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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.29, 1,103.98 and 427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.29, 1,103.98 and 427.98 is: 641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.29 : 1,103.98 = 427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.29/1,103.98 = 427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.29x = 1,103.98 × 427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.29x = 472,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,485.23/736.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.71

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