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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.03, 1,099.86 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.03, 1,099.86 and 387.35 is: 580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.03 : 1,099.86 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.03/1,099.86 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.03x = 1,099.86 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.03x = 426,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,025.27/734.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.40

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