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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.53, 1,099.82 and 387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.53, 1,099.82 and 387.14 is: 579.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.53 : 1,099.82 = 387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.53/1,099.82 = 387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.53x = 1,099.82 × 387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.53x = 425,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,785.93/734.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.67

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