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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.58, 1,101.90 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.58, 1,101.90 and 426.52 is: 638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.58 : 1,101.90 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.58/1,101.90 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.58x = 1,101.90 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.58x = 469,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,982.39/735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.93

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