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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 1,070.10 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 1,070.10 and 389.07 is: 582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 1,070.10 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/1,070.10 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 1,070.10 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 416,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,343.81/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.72

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