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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,100.22 and 426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,100.22 and 426.03 is: 638.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,100.22 = 426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,100.22 = 426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,100.22 × 426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 468,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,726.73/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.66

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