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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.54, 1,102.17 and 426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.54, 1,102.17 and 426.63 is: 639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.54 : 1,102.17 = 426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.54/1,102.17 = 426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.54x = 1,102.17 × 426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.54x = 470,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,218.32/735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.28

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