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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.80, 1,069.80 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.80, 1,069.80 and 389.44 is: 583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.80 : 1,069.80 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.80/1,069.80 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.80x = 1,069.80 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.80x = 416,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,622.91/713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.67

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