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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.61, 1,072.32 and 390.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.61, 1,072.32 and 390.07 is: 585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.61 : 1,072.32 = 390.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.61/1,072.32 = 390.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.61x = 1,072.32 × 390.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.61x = 418,279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,279.86/714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.33

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