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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.35, 1,071.93 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.35, 1,071.93 and 390.08 is: 585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.35 : 1,071.93 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.35/1,071.93 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.35x = 1,071.93 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.35x = 418,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,138.45/714.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.34

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