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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,010.20 and 421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732, 1,010.20 and 421.52 is: 581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732 : 1,010.20 = 421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732/1,010.20 = 421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732x = 1,010.20 × 421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732x = 425,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,819.50/732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.72

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