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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.60, 1,009.14 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.60, 1,009.14 and 421.10 is: 580.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.60 : 1,009.14 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.60/1,009.14 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.60x = 1,009.14 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.60x = 424,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,948.85/731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.85

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