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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.53, 1,016.48 and 421.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.53, 1,016.48 and 421.82 is: 582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.53 : 1,016.48 = 421.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.53/1,016.48 = 421.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.53x = 1,016.48 × 421.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.53x = 428,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,777.10/736.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.16

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