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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.20, 1,014.56 and 420.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.20, 1,014.56 and 420.51 is: 580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.20 : 1,014.56 = 420.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.20/1,014.56 = 420.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.20x = 1,014.56 × 420.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.20x = 426,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,638.27/735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.30

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