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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.56, 1,010.94 and 422.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.56, 1,010.94 and 422.06 is: 582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.56 : 1,010.94 = 422.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.56/1,010.94 = 422.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.56x = 1,010.94 × 422.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.56x = 426,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,679.86/732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.45

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