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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.96, 1,098.66 and 385.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.96, 1,098.66 and 385.82 is: 579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.96 : 1,098.66 = 385.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.96/1,098.66 = 385.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.96x = 1,098.66 × 385.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.96x = 423,885.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,885.00/731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.11

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