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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.13, 1,072.83 and 386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.13, 1,072.83 and 386.27 is: 578.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.13 : 1,072.83 = 386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.13/1,072.83 = 386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.13x = 1,072.83 × 386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.13x = 414,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,396.68/716.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.66

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