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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.63, 1,071.96 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.63, 1,071.96 and 392.04 is: 588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.63 : 1,071.96 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.63/1,071.96 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.63x = 1,071.96 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.63x = 420,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,251.20/714.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.07

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