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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,096.20 and 385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732, 1,096.20 and 385.64 is: 577.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732 : 1,096.20 = 385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732/1,096.20 = 385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732x = 1,096.20 × 385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732x = 422,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,738.57/732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.51

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