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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.02, 1,015.67 and 421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.02, 1,015.67 and 421.29 is: 581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.02 : 1,015.67 = 421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.02/1,015.67 = 421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.02x = 1,015.67 × 421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.02x = 427,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,889.51/736.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.35

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