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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.76, 1,101.84 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.76, 1,101.84 and 388.48 is: 581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.76 : 1,101.84 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.76/1,101.84 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.76x = 1,101.84 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.76x = 428,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,042.80/735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.77

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