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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.14, 1,097.16 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.14, 1,097.16 and 384.72 is: 577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.14 : 1,097.16 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.14/1,097.16 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.14x = 1,097.16 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.14x = 422,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,103.51/731.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.32

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