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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.66, 1,100.01 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.66, 1,100.01 and 387.27 is: 579.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.66 : 1,100.01 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.66/1,100.01 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.66x = 1,100.01 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.66x = 425,996.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,996.02/734.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.86

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