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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.20, 1,072.40 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.20, 1,072.40 and 390.20 is: 585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.20 : 1,072.40 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.20/1,072.40 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.20x = 1,072.40 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.20x = 418,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,450.48/714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.90

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