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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.18, 1,094.50 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.18, 1,094.50 and 422.64 is: 633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.18 : 1,094.50 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.18/1,094.50 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.18x = 1,094.50 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.18x = 462,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,579.48/730.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.51

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