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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.96, 1,099.84 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.96, 1,099.84 and 386.24 is: 579.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.96 : 1,099.84 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.96/1,099.84 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.96x = 1,099.84 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.96x = 424,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,802.20/732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.57

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