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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.02, 1,096.97 and 423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.02, 1,096.97 and 423.95 is: 635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.02 : 1,096.97 = 423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.02/1,096.97 = 423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.02x = 1,096.97 × 423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.02x = 465,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,052.83/732.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.31

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