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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.62, 1,073.82 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.62, 1,073.82 and 391.08 is: 586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.62 : 1,073.82 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.62/1,073.82 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.62x = 1,073.82 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.62x = 419,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,949.53/715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.83

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