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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.84, 1,102.25 and 428.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.84, 1,102.25 and 428.82 is: 643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.84 : 1,102.25 = 428.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.84/1,102.25 = 428.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.84x = 1,102.25 × 428.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.84x = 472,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,666.85/734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.23

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