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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.90, 1,015.26 and 421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.90, 1,015.26 and 421.14 is: 581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.90 : 1,015.26 = 421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.90/1,015.26 = 421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.90x = 1,015.26 × 421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.90x = 427,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,566.60/735.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.01

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