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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.12, 1,071.14 and 389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.12, 1,071.14 and 389.40 is: 584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.12 : 1,071.14 = 389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.12/1,071.14 = 389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.12x = 1,071.14 × 389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.12x = 417,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,101.92/714.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.08

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