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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.26, 1,104.04 and 428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.26, 1,104.04 and 428.20 is: 642.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.26 : 1,104.04 = 428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.26/1,104.04 = 428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.26x = 1,104.04 × 428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.26x = 472,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,749.93/736.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.10

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