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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.16, 1,097.82 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.16, 1,097.82 and 385.56 is: 578.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.16 : 1,097.82 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.16/1,097.82 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.16x = 1,097.82 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.16x = 423,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,275.48/731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.91

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