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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.68, 1,015.25 and 420.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.68, 1,015.25 and 420.93 is: 580.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.68 : 1,015.25 = 420.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.68/1,015.25 = 420.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.68x = 1,015.25 × 420.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.68x = 427,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,347.08/735.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.89

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