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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736, 1,015.72 and 425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736, 1,015.72 and 425.60 is: 587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736 : 1,015.72 = 425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736/1,015.72 = 425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736x = 1,015.72 × 425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736x = 432,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,290.43/736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.35

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