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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.65, 1,015.15 and 420.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.65, 1,015.15 and 420.91 is: 580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.65 : 1,015.15 = 420.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.65/1,015.15 = 420.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.65x = 1,015.15 × 420.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.65x = 427,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,289.70/735.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.83

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