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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.30, 1,011.62 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.30, 1,011.62 and 422.62 is: 583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.30 : 1,011.62 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.30/1,011.62 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.30x = 1,011.62 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.30x = 427,530.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,530.84/733.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.02

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