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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.63, 1,016.60 and 421.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.63, 1,016.60 and 421.99 is: 582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.63 : 1,016.60 = 421.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.63/1,016.60 = 421.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.63x = 1,016.60 × 421.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.63x = 428,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,993.55/736.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.38

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