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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.07, 1,073.82 and 386.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.07, 1,073.82 and 386.85 is: 580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.07 : 1,073.82 = 386.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.07/1,073.82 = 386.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.07x = 1,073.82 × 386.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.07x = 415,407.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,407.27/716.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.12

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