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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.21, 1,014.50 and 420.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.21, 1,014.50 and 420.45 is: 580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.21 : 1,014.50 = 420.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.21/1,014.50 = 420.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.21x = 1,014.50 × 420.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.21x = 426,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,546.53/735.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.17

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