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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.25, 1,010.51 and 421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.25, 1,010.51 and 421.93 is: 582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.25 : 1,010.51 = 421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.25/1,010.51 = 421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.25x = 1,010.51 × 421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.25x = 426,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,364.48/732.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.27

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