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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.34, 1,097.18 and 384.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.34, 1,097.18 and 384.63 is: 577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.34 : 1,097.18 = 384.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.34/1,097.18 = 384.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.34x = 1,097.18 × 384.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.34x = 422,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,006.42/731.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.03

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