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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,097.53 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,097.53 and 385.47 is: 577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,097.53 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,097.53 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,097.53 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 423,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,059.40/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.43

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