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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.94, 1,069.29 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.94, 1,069.29 and 388.86 is: 582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.94 : 1,069.29 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.94/1,069.29 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.94x = 1,069.29 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.94x = 415,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,804.11/713.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.41

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