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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.82, 1,097.76 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.82, 1,097.76 and 384.90 is: 577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.82 : 1,097.76 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.82/1,097.76 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.82x = 1,097.76 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.82x = 422,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,527.82/731.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.37

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