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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.82, 1,015.65 and 421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.82, 1,015.65 and 421.27 is: 581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.82 : 1,015.65 = 421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.82/1,015.65 = 421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.82x = 1,015.65 × 421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.82x = 427,857.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,857.80/735.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.47

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