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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.14, 1,100.16 and 386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.14, 1,100.16 and 386.73 is: 580.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.14 : 1,100.16 = 386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.14/1,100.16 = 386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.14x = 1,100.16 × 386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.14x = 425,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,464.88/733.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.33

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