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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.44, 1,074.08 and 391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.44, 1,074.08 and 391.04 is: 587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.44 : 1,074.08 = 391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.44/1,074.08 = 391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.44x = 1,074.08 × 391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.44x = 420,000.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,000.92/715.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.05

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