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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.44, 1,070.08 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.44, 1,070.08 and 384.24 is: 576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.44 : 1,070.08 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.44/1,070.08 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.44x = 1,070.08 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.44x = 411,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,167.54/713.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.32

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