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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.86, 1,072.97 and 387.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.86, 1,072.97 and 387.34 is: 579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.86 : 1,072.97 = 387.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.86/1,072.97 = 387.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.86x = 1,072.97 × 387.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.86x = 415,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,604.20/716.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.76

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