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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.26, 1,094.52 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.26, 1,094.52 and 421.48 is: 631.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.26 : 1,094.52 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.26/1,094.52 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.26x = 1,094.52 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.26x = 461,315.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,315.08/730.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.71

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