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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 1,071.63 and 389.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 1,071.63 and 389.61 is: 584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 1,071.63 = 389.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/1,071.63 = 389.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 1,071.63 × 389.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 417,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,517.76/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.42

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