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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.64, 1,015.17 and 420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.64, 1,015.17 and 420.96 is: 580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.64 : 1,015.17 = 420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.64/1,015.17 = 420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.64x = 1,015.17 × 420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.64x = 427,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,345.68/735.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.91

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