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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733, 1,011.54 and 422.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733, 1,011.54 and 422.56 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733 : 1,011.54 = 422.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733/1,011.54 = 422.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733x = 1,011.54 × 422.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733x = 427,436.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,436.34/733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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