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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.80, 1,099.74 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.80, 1,099.74 and 391.08 is: 586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.80 : 1,099.74 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.80/1,099.74 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.80x = 1,099.74 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.80x = 430,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,086.32/733.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.11

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