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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.52, 1,094.75 and 422.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.52, 1,094.75 and 422.45 is: 633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.52 : 1,094.75 = 422.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.52/1,094.75 = 422.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.52x = 1,094.75 × 422.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.52x = 462,475.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,475.24/730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.08

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