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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.97, 1,098.18 and 423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.97, 1,098.18 and 423.77 is: 635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.97 : 1,098.18 = 423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.97/1,098.18 = 423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.97x = 1,098.18 × 423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.97x = 465,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,370.25/731.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.78

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