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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.16, 1,095.02 and 421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.16, 1,095.02 and 421.96 is: 632.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.16 : 1,095.02 = 421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.16/1,095.02 = 421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.16x = 1,095.02 × 421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.16x = 462,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,054.64/730.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.81

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