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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,099.37 and 426.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,099.37 and 426.13 is: 637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,099.37 = 426.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,099.37 = 426.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,099.37 × 426.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 468,472.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,472.85/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.31

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