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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.62, 1,101.98 and 426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.62, 1,101.98 and 426.82 is: 639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.62 : 1,101.98 = 426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.62/1,101.98 = 426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.62x = 1,101.98 × 426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.62x = 470,347.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,347.10/735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.39

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