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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.48, 1,101.94 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.48, 1,101.94 and 426.26 is: 639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.48 : 1,101.94 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.48/1,101.94 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.48x = 1,101.94 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.48x = 469,712.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,712.94/734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.52

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