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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.61, 1,073.82 and 391.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.61, 1,073.82 and 391.07 is: 586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.61 : 1,073.82 = 391.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.61/1,073.82 = 391.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.61x = 1,073.82 × 391.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.61x = 419,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,938.79/715.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.83

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