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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.49, 1,075.14 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.49, 1,075.14 and 392.04 is: 588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.49 : 1,075.14 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.49/1,075.14 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.49x = 1,075.14 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.49x = 421,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,497.89/716.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.28

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