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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.06, 1,011.51 and 422.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.06, 1,011.51 and 422.50 is: 582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.06 : 1,011.51 = 422.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.06/1,011.51 = 422.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.06x = 1,011.51 × 422.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.06x = 427,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,362.98/733.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.98

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