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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.58, 1,095.90 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.58, 1,095.90 and 422.52 is: 632.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.58 : 1,095.90 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.58/1,095.90 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.58x = 1,095.90 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.58x = 463,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,039.67/731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.93

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