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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.09, 1,102.15 and 388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.09, 1,102.15 and 388.70 is: 582.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.09 : 1,102.15 = 388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.09/1,102.15 = 388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.09x = 1,102.15 × 388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.09x = 428,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,404.81/736.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.00

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