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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.65, 1,015.16 and 420.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.65, 1,015.16 and 420.89 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.65 : 1,015.16 = 420.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.65/1,015.16 = 420.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.65x = 1,015.16 × 420.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.65x = 427,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,268.59/735.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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