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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.76, 1,099.46 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.76, 1,099.46 and 386.36 is: 579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.76 : 1,099.46 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.76/1,099.46 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.76x = 1,099.46 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.76x = 424,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,787.37/732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.71

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