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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.91, 1,074.75 and 387.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.91, 1,074.75 and 387.51 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.91 : 1,074.75 = 387.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.91/1,074.75 = 387.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.91x = 1,074.75 × 387.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.91x = 416,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,476.37/716.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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