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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.46, 1,074.94 and 391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.46, 1,074.94 and 391.66 is: 587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.46 : 1,074.94 = 391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.46/1,074.94 = 391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.46x = 1,074.94 × 391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.46x = 421,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,011.00/716.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.63

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