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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731, 1,094.72 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731, 1,094.72 and 384.62 is: 575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731 : 1,094.72 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731/1,094.72 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731x = 1,094.72 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731x = 421,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,051.21/731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.99

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