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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.28, 1,096.97 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.28, 1,096.97 and 385.09 is: 576.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.28 : 1,096.97 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.28/1,096.97 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.28x = 1,096.97 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.28x = 422,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,432.18/732.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.87

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