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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.14, 1,073.67 and 391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.14, 1,073.67 and 391.06 is: 586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.14 : 1,073.67 = 391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.14/1,073.67 = 391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.14x = 1,073.67 × 391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.14x = 419,869.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,869.39/716.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.30

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