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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.54, 1,069.94 and 388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.54, 1,069.94 and 388.82 is: 583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.54 : 1,069.94 = 388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.54/1,069.94 = 388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.54x = 1,069.94 × 388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.54x = 416,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,014.07/713.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.03

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