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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.56, 1,097.50 and 423.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.56, 1,097.50 and 423.49 is: 635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.56 : 1,097.50 = 423.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.56/1,097.50 = 423.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.56x = 1,097.50 × 423.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.56x = 464,776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,776.47/731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.32

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