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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.45, 1,094.23 and 422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.45, 1,094.23 and 422.11 is: 632.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.45 : 1,094.23 = 422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.45/1,094.23 = 422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.45x = 1,094.23 × 422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.45x = 461,885.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,885.43/730.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.33

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