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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.13, 1,015.89 and 421.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.13, 1,015.89 and 421.37 is: 581.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.13 : 1,015.89 = 421.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.13/1,015.89 = 421.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.13x = 1,015.89 × 421.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.13x = 428,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,065.57/736.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.51

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