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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.40, 1,075.32 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.40, 1,075.32 and 391.92 is: 588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.40 : 1,075.32 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.40/1,075.32 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.40x = 1,075.32 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.40x = 421,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,439.41/716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.27

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