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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,095.62 and 422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,095.62 and 422.03 is: 633.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,095.62 = 422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,095.62 = 422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,095.62 × 422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 462,382.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,382.40/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.05

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