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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.31, 1,009.10 and 420.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.31, 1,009.10 and 420.75 is: 580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.31 : 1,009.10 = 420.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.31/1,009.10 = 420.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.31x = 1,009.10 × 420.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.31x = 424,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,576.72/731.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.57

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