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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.93, 1,097.65 and 423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.93, 1,097.65 and 423.85 is: 634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.93 : 1,097.65 = 423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.93/1,097.65 = 423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.93x = 1,097.65 × 423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.93x = 465,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,236.74/732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.76

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