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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.99, 1,101.49 and 387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.99, 1,101.49 and 387.23 is: 581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.99 : 1,101.49 = 387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.99/1,101.49 = 387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.99x = 1,101.49 × 387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.99x = 426,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,529.97/733.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.11

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