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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.32, 1,016.12 and 421.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.32, 1,016.12 and 421.57 is: 581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.32 : 1,016.12 = 421.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.32/1,016.12 = 421.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.32x = 1,016.12 × 421.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.32x = 428,358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,358.52/736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.76

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