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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.84, 1,015.26 and 421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.84, 1,015.26 and 421.08 is: 580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.84 : 1,015.26 = 421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.84/1,015.26 = 421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.84x = 1,015.26 × 421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.84x = 427,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,505.68/735.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.98

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