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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.30, 1,072.08 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.30, 1,072.08 and 385.50 is: 578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.30 : 1,072.08 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.30/1,072.08 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.30x = 1,072.08 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.30x = 413,286.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,286.84/714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.59

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