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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.23, 1,100.58 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.23, 1,100.58 and 426.16 is: 638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.23 : 1,100.58 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.23/1,100.58 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.23x = 1,100.58 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.23x = 469,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,023.17/734.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.80

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