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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.25, 1,014.69 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.25, 1,014.69 and 420.52 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.25 : 1,014.69 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.25/1,014.69 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.25x = 1,014.69 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.25x = 426,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,697.44/735.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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