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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.34, 1,102.81 and 427.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.34, 1,102.81 and 427.42 is: 640.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.34 : 1,102.81 = 427.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.34/1,102.81 = 427.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.34x = 1,102.81 × 427.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.34x = 471,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,363.05/736.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.14

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