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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.98, 1,069.80 and 388.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.98, 1,069.80 and 388.36 is: 581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.98 : 1,069.80 = 388.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.98/1,069.80 = 388.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.98x = 1,069.80 × 388.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.98x = 415,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,467.53/713.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.90

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