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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.98, 1,097.39 and 385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.98, 1,097.39 and 385.13 is: 577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.98 : 1,097.39 = 385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.98/1,097.39 = 385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.98x = 1,097.39 × 385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.98x = 422,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,633.18/731.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.39

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