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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.02, 1,070.21 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.02, 1,070.21 and 388.62 is: 583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.02 : 1,070.21 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.02/1,070.21 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.02x = 1,070.21 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.02x = 415,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,905.01/713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.30

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