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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.90, 1,071.50 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.90, 1,071.50 and 389.70 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.90 : 1,071.50 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.90/1,071.50 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.90x = 1,071.50 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.90x = 417,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,563.55/714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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