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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.25, 1,100.06 and 425.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.25, 1,100.06 and 425.85 is: 638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.25 : 1,100.06 = 425.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.25/1,100.06 = 425.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.25x = 1,100.06 × 425.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.25x = 468,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,460.55/734.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.01

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