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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.62, 1,011.04 and 422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.62, 1,011.04 and 422.12 is: 582.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.62 : 1,011.04 = 422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.62/1,011.04 = 422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.62x = 1,011.04 × 422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.62x = 426,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,780.20/732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.54

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