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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.56, 1,075 and 391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.56, 1,075 and 391.76 is: 587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.56 : 1,075 = 391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.56/1,075 = 391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.56x = 1,075 × 391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.56x = 421,142
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,142/716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.73

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