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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.21, 1,098.62 and 385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.21, 1,098.62 and 385.46 is: 578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.21 : 1,098.62 = 385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.21/1,098.62 = 385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.21x = 1,098.62 × 385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.21x = 423,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,472.21/732.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.35

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