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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.54, 1,011.11 and 422.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.54, 1,011.11 and 422.14 is: 582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.54 : 1,011.11 = 422.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.54/1,011.11 = 422.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.54x = 1,011.11 × 422.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.54x = 426,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,829.98/732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.67

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