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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.27, 1,016.15 and 421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.27, 1,016.15 and 421.63 is: 581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.27 : 1,016.15 = 421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.27/1,016.15 = 421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.27x = 1,016.15 × 421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.27x = 428,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,434.68/736.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.90

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