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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.02, 1,099.52 and 424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.02, 1,099.52 and 424.67 is: 636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.02 : 1,099.52 = 424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.02/1,099.52 = 424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.02x = 1,099.52 × 424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.02x = 466,925.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,925.54/733.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.99

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