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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 1,072.80 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 1,072.80 and 391.62 is: 586.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 1,072.80 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/1,072.80 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 1,072.80 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 420,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,129.94/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.76

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