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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.61, 1,016.51 and 421.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.61, 1,016.51 and 421.85 is: 582.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.61 : 1,016.51 = 421.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.61/1,016.51 = 421.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.61x = 1,016.51 × 421.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.61x = 428,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,815.18/736.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.15

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