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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.15, 1,095.28 and 383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.15, 1,095.28 and 383.97 is: 575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.15 : 1,095.28 = 383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.15/1,095.28 = 383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.15x = 1,095.28 × 383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.15x = 420,551.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,551.03/731.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.19

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