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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,014.96 and 425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,014.96 and 425.04 is: 586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,014.96 = 425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,014.96 = 425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,014.96 × 425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 431,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,398.60/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.46

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