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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.74, 1,015.10 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.74, 1,015.10 and 421.02 is: 580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.74 : 1,015.10 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.74/1,015.10 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.74x = 1,015.10 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.74x = 427,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,377.40/735.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.88

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