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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.25, 1,100.46 and 386.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.25, 1,100.46 and 386.79 is: 580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.25 : 1,100.46 = 386.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.25/1,100.46 = 386.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.25x = 1,100.46 × 386.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.25x = 425,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,650.44/733.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.50

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