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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.92, 1,010.01 and 421.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.92, 1,010.01 and 421.42 is: 581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.92 : 1,010.01 = 421.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.92/1,010.01 = 421.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.92x = 1,010.01 × 421.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.92x = 425,638.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,638.41/731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.54

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