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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.14, 1,095.43 and 422.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.14, 1,095.43 and 422.22 is: 633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.14 : 1,095.43 = 422.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.14/1,095.43 = 422.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.14x = 1,095.43 × 422.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.14x = 462,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,512.45/730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.46

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