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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.88, 1,098.63 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.88, 1,098.63 and 424.08 is: 636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.88 : 1,098.63 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.88/1,098.63 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.88x = 1,098.63 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.88x = 465,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,907.01/731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.59

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