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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.18, 1,074.67 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.18, 1,074.67 and 391.50 is: 587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.18 : 1,074.67 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.18/1,074.67 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.18x = 1,074.67 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.18x = 420,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,732.33/716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.47

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