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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.57, 1,014.98 and 420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.57, 1,014.98 and 420.84 is: 580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.57 : 1,014.98 = 420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.57/1,014.98 = 420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.57x = 1,014.98 × 420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.57x = 427,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,142.08/735.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.70

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