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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.76, 1,076.31 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.76, 1,076.31 and 392.34 is: 589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.76 : 1,076.31 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.76/1,076.31 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.76x = 1,076.31 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.76x = 422,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,279.47/716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.15

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