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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.06, 1,075.30 and 392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.06, 1,075.30 and 392.06 is: 588.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.06 : 1,075.30 = 392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.06/1,075.30 = 392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.06x = 1,075.30 × 392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.06x = 421,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,582.12/716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.75

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