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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.45, 1,098.44 and 385.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.45, 1,098.44 and 385.59 is: 578.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.45 : 1,098.44 = 385.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.45/1,098.44 = 385.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.45x = 1,098.44 × 385.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.45x = 423,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,547.48/732.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.26

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