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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.56, 1,009.44 and 421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.56, 1,009.44 and 421 is: 580.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.56 : 1,009.44 = 421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.56/1,009.44 = 421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.56x = 1,009.44 × 421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.56x = 424,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,974.24/731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.92

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