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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.24, 1,015.92 and 421.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.24, 1,015.92 and 421.54 is: 581.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.24 : 1,015.92 = 421.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.24/1,015.92 = 421.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.24x = 1,015.92 × 421.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.24x = 428,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,250.92/736.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.67

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