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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.84, 1,011.15 and 422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.84, 1,011.15 and 422.34 is: 582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.84 : 1,011.15 = 422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.84/1,011.15 = 422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.84x = 1,011.15 × 422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.84x = 427,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,049.09/732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.73

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