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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.22, 1,072.44 and 386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.22, 1,072.44 and 386.55 is: 579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.22 : 1,072.44 = 386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.22/1,072.44 = 386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.22x = 1,072.44 × 386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.22x = 414,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,548.67/715.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.61

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