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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.49, 1,097.72 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.49, 1,097.72 and 385.14 is: 577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.49 : 1,097.72 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.49/1,097.72 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.49x = 1,097.72 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.49x = 422,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,775.88/732.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.18

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