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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.52, 1,010.90 and 422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.52, 1,010.90 and 422 is: 582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.52 : 1,010.90 = 422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.52/1,010.90 = 422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.52x = 1,010.90 × 422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.52x = 426,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,599.80/732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.37

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