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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.48, 1,099.58 and 578.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.48, 1,099.58 and 578.52 is: 868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.48 : 1,099.58 = 578.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.48/1,099.58 = 578.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.48x = 1,099.58 × 578.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.48x = 636,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,129.02/732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.46

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