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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.16, 1,096.78 and 384.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.16, 1,096.78 and 384.97 is: 576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.16 : 1,096.78 = 384.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.16/1,096.78 = 384.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.16x = 1,096.78 × 384.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.16x = 422,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,221.91/732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.68

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