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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.45, 1,097.23 and 424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.45, 1,097.23 and 424.11 is: 635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.45 : 1,097.23 = 424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.45/1,097.23 = 424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.45x = 1,097.23 × 424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.45x = 465,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,346.22/732.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.33

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