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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.04, 1,070.69 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.04, 1,070.69 and 389.32 is: 583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.04 : 1,070.69 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.04/1,070.69 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.04x = 1,070.69 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.04x = 416,841.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,841.03/714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.78

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