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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.20, 1,102.52 and 427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.20, 1,102.52 and 427.13 is: 640.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.20 : 1,102.52 = 427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.20/1,102.52 = 427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.20x = 1,102.52 × 427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.20x = 470,914.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,914.92/735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.53

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