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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.25, 1,074.78 and 387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.25, 1,074.78 and 387.19 is: 580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.25 : 1,074.78 = 387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.25/1,074.78 = 387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.25x = 1,074.78 × 387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.25x = 416,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,139.37/716.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.99

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