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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.34, 1,068.12 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.34, 1,068.12 and 388.26 is: 581.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.34 : 1,068.12 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.34/1,068.12 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.34x = 1,068.12 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.34x = 414,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,708.27/713.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.36

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