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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.58, 1,101.62 and 427.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.58, 1,101.62 and 427.63 is: 639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.58 : 1,101.62 = 427.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.58/1,101.62 = 427.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.58x = 1,101.62 × 427.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.58x = 471,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,085.76/736.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.56

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