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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.65, 1,104.64 and 428.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.65, 1,104.64 and 428.59 is: 642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.65 : 1,104.64 = 428.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.65/1,104.64 = 428.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.65x = 1,104.64 × 428.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.65x = 473,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,435.51/736.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.69

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