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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.30, 1,073.22 and 390.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.30, 1,073.22 and 390.89 is: 586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.30 : 1,073.22 = 390.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.30/1,073.22 = 390.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.30x = 1,073.22 × 390.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.30x = 419,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,512.18/715.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.49

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