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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.06, 1,071.33 and 389.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.06, 1,071.33 and 389.21 is: 583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.06 : 1,071.33 = 389.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.06/1,071.33 = 389.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.06x = 1,071.33 × 389.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.06x = 416,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,966.99/714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.94

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