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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.87, 1,015.53 and 421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.87, 1,015.53 and 421.13 is: 581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.87 : 1,015.53 = 421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.87/1,015.53 = 421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.87x = 1,015.53 × 421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.87x = 427,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,670.15/735.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.18

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