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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.51, 1,100.11 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.51, 1,100.11 and 385.75 is: 578.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.51 : 1,100.11 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.51/1,100.11 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.51x = 1,100.11 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.51x = 424,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,367.43/733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.54

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