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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.64, 1,071.96 and 389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.64, 1,071.96 and 389.92 is: 584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.64 : 1,071.96 = 389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.64/1,071.96 = 389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.64x = 1,071.96 × 389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.64x = 417,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,978.64/714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.88

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