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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.27, 1,015.88 and 421.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.27, 1,015.88 and 421.49 is: 581.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.27 : 1,015.88 = 421.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.27/1,015.88 = 421.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.27x = 1,015.88 × 421.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.27x = 428,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,183.69/736.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.56

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