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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,071.53 and 389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,071.53 and 389.54 is: 584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,071.53 = 389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,071.53 = 389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,071.53 × 389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 417,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,405.99/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.15

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