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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.34, 1,097.78 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.34, 1,097.78 and 424.32 is: 635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.34 : 1,097.78 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.34/1,097.78 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.34x = 1,097.78 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.34x = 465,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,807.89/733.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.19

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