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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.84, 1,073.91 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.84, 1,073.91 and 391.13 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.84 : 1,073.91 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.84/1,073.91 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.84x = 1,073.91 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.84x = 420,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,036.34/715.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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