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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.14, 1,072.72 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.14, 1,072.72 and 392.54 is: 588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.14 : 1,072.72 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.14/1,072.72 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.14x = 1,072.72 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.14x = 421,085.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,085.51/715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.82

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