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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.31, 1,016.15 and 421.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.31, 1,016.15 and 421.67 is: 581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.31 : 1,016.15 = 421.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.31/1,016.15 = 421.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.31x = 1,016.15 × 421.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.31x = 428,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,472.78/736.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.92

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