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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.92, 1,075.69 and 391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.92, 1,075.69 and 391.91 is: 588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.92 : 1,075.69 = 391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.92/1,075.69 = 391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.92x = 1,075.69 × 391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.92x = 421,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,574.83/716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.03

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