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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.15, 1,102.38 and 427.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.15, 1,102.38 and 427.09 is: 640.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.15 : 1,102.38 = 427.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.15/1,102.38 = 427.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.15x = 1,102.38 × 427.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.15x = 470,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,819.11/735.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.44

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