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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.38, 1,100.03 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.38, 1,100.03 and 425.01 is: 637.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.38 : 1,100.03 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.38/1,100.03 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.38x = 1,100.03 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.38x = 467,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,523.75/733.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.49

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