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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.42, 1,016.22 and 421.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.42, 1,016.22 and 421.69 is: 581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.42 : 1,016.22 = 421.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.42/1,016.22 = 421.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.42x = 1,016.22 × 421.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.42x = 428,529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,529.81/736.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.91

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