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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.52, 1,014.88 and 420.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.52, 1,014.88 and 420.75 is: 580.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.52 : 1,014.88 = 420.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.52/1,014.88 = 420.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.52x = 1,014.88 × 420.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.52x = 427,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,010.76/735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.56

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