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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.60, 1,099.05 and 424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.60, 1,099.05 and 424.76 is: 637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.60 : 1,099.05 = 424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.60/1,099.05 = 424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.60x = 1,099.05 × 424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.60x = 466,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,826.98/732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.22

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