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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,010.16 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732, 1,010.16 and 421.56 is: 581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732 : 1,010.16 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732/1,010.16 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732x = 1,010.16 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732x = 425,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,843.05/732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.75

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