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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.84, 1,099.88 and 580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.84, 1,099.88 and 580.36 is: 871.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.84 : 1,099.88 = 580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.84/1,099.88 = 580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.84x = 1,099.88 × 580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.84x = 638,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,326.36/732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.03

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