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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.21, 1,014.47 and 420.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.21, 1,014.47 and 420.42 is: 580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.21 : 1,014.47 = 420.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.21/1,014.47 = 420.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.21x = 1,014.47 × 420.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.21x = 426,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,496.30/735.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.11

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