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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.26, 1,016.06 and 421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.26, 1,016.06 and 421.58 is: 581.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.26 : 1,016.06 = 421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.26/1,016.06 = 421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.26x = 1,016.06 × 421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.26x = 428,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,350.52/736.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.79

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