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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.40, 1,070.10 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.40, 1,070.10 and 388.86 is: 583.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.40 : 1,070.10 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.40/1,070.10 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.40x = 1,070.10 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.40x = 416,119.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,119.09/713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.29

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