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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715, 1,073.04 and 390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715, 1,073.04 and 390.04 is: 585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715 : 1,073.04 = 390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715/1,073.04 = 390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715x = 1,073.04 × 390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715x = 418,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,528.52/715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.35

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