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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.76, 1,074.03 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.76, 1,074.03 and 386.69 is: 580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.76 : 1,074.03 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.76/1,074.03 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.76x = 1,074.03 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.76x = 415,311.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,311.29/715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.24

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