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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.45, 1,095.73 and 423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.45, 1,095.73 and 423.11 is: 633.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.45 : 1,095.73 = 423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.45/1,095.73 = 423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.45x = 1,095.73 × 423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.45x = 463,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,614.32/731.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.83

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