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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.64, 1,068.96 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.64, 1,068.96 and 387.92 is: 581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.64 : 1,068.96 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.64/1,068.96 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.64x = 1,068.96 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.64x = 414,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,670.96/712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.88

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