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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.54, 1,096.64 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.54, 1,096.64 and 385.04 is: 576.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.54 : 1,096.64 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.54/1,096.64 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.54x = 1,096.64 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.54x = 422,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,250.27/732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.42

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