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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.84, 1,101.28 and 388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.84, 1,101.28 and 388.10 is: 581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.84 : 1,101.28 = 388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.84/1,101.28 = 388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.84x = 1,101.28 × 388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.84x = 427,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,406.77/734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.63

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