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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.91, 1,015.50 and 421.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.91, 1,015.50 and 421.22 is: 581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.91 : 1,015.50 = 421.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.91/1,015.50 = 421.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.91x = 1,015.50 × 421.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.91x = 427,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,753.03/735.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.26

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