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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.80, 1,009.65 and 421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.80, 1,009.65 and 421.30 is: 581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.80 : 1,009.65 = 421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.80/1,009.65 = 421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.80x = 1,009.65 × 421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.80x = 425,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,365.55/731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.26

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