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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.46, 1,099.26 and 424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.46, 1,099.26 and 424.60 is: 637.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.46 : 1,099.26 = 424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.46/1,099.26 = 424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.46x = 1,099.26 × 424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.46x = 466,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,745.80/732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.23

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