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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.14, 1,098.66 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.14, 1,098.66 and 385.73 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.14 : 1,098.66 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.14/1,098.66 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.14x = 1,098.66 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.14x = 423,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,780.63/732.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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