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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.61, 1,096.71 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.61, 1,096.71 and 423.18 is: 634.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.61 : 1,096.71 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.61/1,096.71 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.61x = 1,096.71 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.61x = 464,105.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,105.74/731.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.36

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