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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.34, 1,009.08 and 420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.34, 1,009.08 and 420.84 is: 580.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.34 : 1,009.08 = 420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.34/1,009.08 = 420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.34x = 1,009.08 × 420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.34x = 424,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,661.23/731.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.66

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