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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.44, 1,069.57 and 388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.44, 1,069.57 and 388.04 is: 582.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.44 : 1,069.57 = 388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.44/1,069.57 = 388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.44x = 1,069.57 × 388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.44x = 415,029.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,029.62/712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.55

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