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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.25, 1,010.55 and 421.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.25, 1,010.55 and 421.75 is: 582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.25 : 1,010.55 = 421.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.25/1,010.55 = 421.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.25x = 1,010.55 × 421.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.25x = 426,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,199.46/732.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.04

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