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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.90, 1,074.48 and 387.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.90, 1,074.48 and 387.10 is: 580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.90 : 1,074.48 = 387.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.90/1,074.48 = 387.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.90x = 1,074.48 × 387.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.90x = 415,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,925.84/715.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.99

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