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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.42, 1,010.70 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.42, 1,010.70 and 421.92 is: 582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.42 : 1,010.70 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.42/1,010.70 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.42x = 1,010.70 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.42x = 426,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,434.54/732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.23

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