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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.08, 1,103.36 and 427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.08, 1,103.36 and 427.40 is: 640.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.08 : 1,103.36 = 427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.08/1,103.36 = 427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.08x = 1,103.36 × 427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.08x = 471,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,572.55/736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.66

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