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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.93, 1,099.55 and 386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.93, 1,099.55 and 386.07 is: 579.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.93 : 1,099.55 = 386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.93/1,099.55 = 386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.93x = 1,099.55 × 386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.93x = 424,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,501.34/732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.18

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