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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.66, 1,102.99 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.66, 1,102.99 and 388.63 is: 582.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.66 : 1,102.99 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.66/1,102.99 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.66x = 1,102.99 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.66x = 428,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,649.49/735.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.68

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