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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.58, 1,009.62 and 421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.58, 1,009.62 and 421.08 is: 581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.58 : 1,009.62 = 421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.58/1,009.62 = 421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.58x = 1,009.62 × 421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.58x = 425,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,130.79/731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.11

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