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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.86, 1,099.73 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.86, 1,099.73 and 386.44 is: 579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.86 : 1,099.73 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.86/1,099.73 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.86x = 1,099.73 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.86x = 424,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,977.88/732.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.89

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