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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.55, 1,100.00 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.55, 1,100.00 and 386.66 is: 579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.55 : 1,100.00 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.55/1,100.00 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.55x = 1,100.00 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.55x = 425,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,318.57/733.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.81

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