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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.19, 1,014.59 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.19, 1,014.59 and 420.50 is: 580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.19 : 1,014.59 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.19/1,014.59 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.19x = 1,014.59 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.19x = 426,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,635.10/735.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.31

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