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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.91, 1,099.91 and 425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.91, 1,099.91 and 425.60 is: 637.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.91 : 1,099.91 = 425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.91/1,099.91 = 425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.91x = 1,099.91 × 425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.91x = 468,114.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,114.07/733.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.84

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