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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.80, 1,011.03 and 422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.80, 1,011.03 and 422.30 is: 582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.80 : 1,011.03 = 422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.80/1,011.03 = 422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.80x = 1,011.03 × 422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.80x = 426,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,957.97/732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.64

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