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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.48, 1,101.48 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.48, 1,101.48 and 426.72 is: 639.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.48 : 1,101.48 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.48/1,101.48 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.48x = 1,101.48 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.48x = 470,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,023.55/735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.07

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