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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.68, 1,069.86 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.68, 1,069.86 and 388.68 is: 583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.68 : 1,069.86 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.68/1,069.86 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.68x = 1,069.86 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.68x = 415,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,833.18/712.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.48

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