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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.38, 1,010.69 and 421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.38, 1,010.69 and 421.88 is: 582.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.38 : 1,010.69 = 421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.38/1,010.69 = 421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.38x = 1,010.69 × 421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.38x = 426,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,382.73/732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.19

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