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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.05, 1,075.29 and 392.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.05, 1,075.29 and 392.05 is: 588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.05 : 1,075.29 = 392.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.05/1,075.29 = 392.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.05x = 1,075.29 × 392.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.05x = 421,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,567.44/716.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.74

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