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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.93, 1,099.15 and 424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.93, 1,099.15 and 424.85 is: 636.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.93 : 1,099.15 = 424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.93/1,099.15 = 424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.93x = 1,099.15 × 424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.93x = 466,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,973.88/733.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.26

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