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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.59, 1,016.58 and 421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.59, 1,016.58 and 421.91 is: 582.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.59 : 1,016.58 = 421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.59/1,016.58 = 421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.59x = 1,016.58 × 421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.59x = 428,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,905.27/736.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.28

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