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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.08, 1,100.87 and 427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.08, 1,100.87 and 427.13 is: 638.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.08 : 1,100.87 = 427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.08/1,100.87 = 427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.08x = 1,100.87 × 427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.08x = 470,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,214.60/736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.81

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