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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.10, 1,094.91 and 422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.10, 1,094.91 and 422.30 is: 632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.10 : 1,094.91 = 422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.10/1,094.91 = 422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.10x = 1,094.91 × 422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.10x = 462,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,380.49/731.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.44

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