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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.35, 1,070.43 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.35, 1,070.43 and 389.08 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.35 : 1,070.43 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.35/1,070.43 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.35x = 1,070.43 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.35x = 416,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,482.90/713.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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