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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.64, 1,074.06 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.64, 1,074.06 and 391.23 is: 587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.64 : 1,074.06 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.64/1,074.06 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.64x = 1,074.06 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.64x = 420,204.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,204.49/715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.18

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