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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.65, 1,071.95 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.65, 1,071.95 and 392.04 is: 588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.65 : 1,071.95 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.65/1,071.95 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.65x = 1,071.95 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.65x = 420,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,245.32/714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.05

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