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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.05, 1,014.32 and 420.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.05, 1,014.32 and 420.34 is: 580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.05 : 1,014.32 = 420.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.05/1,014.32 = 420.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.05x = 1,014.32 × 420.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.05x = 426,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,359.27/735.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.05

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