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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.34, 1,011.84 and 422.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.34, 1,011.84 and 422.84 is: 583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.34 : 1,011.84 = 422.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.34/1,011.84 = 422.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.34x = 1,011.84 × 422.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.34x = 427,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,846.43/733.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.42

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