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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.42, 1,099.06 and 385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.42, 1,099.06 and 385.94 is: 579.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.42 : 1,099.06 = 385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.42/1,099.06 = 385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.42x = 1,099.06 × 385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.42x = 424,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,171.22/732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.14

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