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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.57, 1,016.49 and 421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.57, 1,016.49 and 421.84 is: 582.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.57 : 1,016.49 = 421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.57/1,016.49 = 421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.57x = 1,016.49 × 421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.57x = 428,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,796.14/736.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.15

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