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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.43, 1,098.37 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.43, 1,098.37 and 386.02 is: 578.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.43 : 1,098.37 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.43/1,098.37 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.43x = 1,098.37 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.43x = 423,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,992.79/732.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.89

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