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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736, 1,015.71 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736, 1,015.71 and 425.50 is: 587.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736 : 1,015.71 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736/1,015.71 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736x = 1,015.71 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736x = 432,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,184.61/736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.21

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