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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.18, 1,068.56 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.18, 1,068.56 and 387.56 is: 580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.18 : 1,068.56 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.18/1,068.56 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.18x = 1,068.56 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.18x = 414,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,131.11/713.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.68

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