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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.43, 1,105.43 and 428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.43, 1,105.43 and 428.90 is: 643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.43 : 1,105.43 = 428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.43/1,105.43 = 428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.43x = 1,105.43 × 428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.43x = 474,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,111.26/736.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.80

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