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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.02, 1,101.01 and 425.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.02, 1,101.01 and 425.67 is: 638.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.02 : 1,101.01 = 425.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.02/1,101.01 = 425.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.02x = 1,101.01 × 425.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.02x = 468,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,666.93/734.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.49

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