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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.03, 1,095.90 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.03, 1,095.90 and 384.54 is: 575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.03 : 1,095.90 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.03/1,095.90 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.03x = 1,095.90 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.03x = 421,417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,417.39/732.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.68

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