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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.47, 1,100.52 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.47, 1,100.52 and 386.72 is: 580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.47 : 1,100.52 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.47/1,100.52 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.47x = 1,100.52 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.47x = 425,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,593.09/733.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.25

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