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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.46, 1,070.43 and 388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.46, 1,070.43 and 388.65 is: 583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.46 : 1,070.43 = 388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.46/1,070.43 = 388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.46x = 1,070.43 × 388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.46x = 416,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,022.62/713.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.11

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