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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 1,069.80 and 389.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 1,069.80 and 389.61 is: 583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 1,069.80 = 389.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/1,069.80 = 389.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 1,069.80 × 389.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 416,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,804.78/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.75

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