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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.45, 1,074.36 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.45, 1,074.36 and 392.04 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.45 : 1,074.36 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.45/1,074.36 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.45x = 1,074.36 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.45x = 421,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,193.56/716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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