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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.41, 1,096.47 and 384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.41, 1,096.47 and 384.92 is: 576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.41 : 1,096.47 = 384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.41/1,096.47 = 384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.41x = 1,096.47 × 384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.41x = 422,047.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,047.75/732.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.25

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