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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.14, 1,072.17 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.14, 1,072.17 and 390.06 is: 584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.14 : 1,072.17 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.14/1,072.17 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.14x = 1,072.17 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.14x = 418,210.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,210.63/715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.80

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