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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.72, 1,104.24 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.72, 1,104.24 and 427.96 is: 641.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.72 : 1,104.24 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.72/1,104.24 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.72x = 1,104.24 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.72x = 472,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,570.55/736.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.45

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