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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.80, 1,015.18 and 425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.80, 1,015.18 and 425.24 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.80 : 1,015.18 = 425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.80/1,015.18 = 425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.80x = 1,015.18 × 425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.80x = 431,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,695.14/735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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