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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.10, 1,102.82 and 426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.10, 1,102.82 and 426.39 is: 639.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.10 : 1,102.82 = 426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.10/1,102.82 = 426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.10x = 1,102.82 × 426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.10x = 470,228.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,228.25/735.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.68

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