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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.86, 1,072.98 and 391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.86, 1,072.98 and 391.14 is: 586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.86 : 1,072.98 = 391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.86/1,072.98 = 391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.86x = 1,072.98 × 391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.86x = 419,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,685.40/715.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.27

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