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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.15, 1,015.84 and 421.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.15, 1,015.84 and 421.41 is: 581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.15 : 1,015.84 = 421.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.15/1,015.84 = 421.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.15x = 1,015.84 × 421.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.15x = 428,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,087.67/736.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.52

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