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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.64, 1,016.73 and 421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.64, 1,016.73 and 421.96 is: 582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.64 : 1,016.73 = 421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.64/1,016.73 = 421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.64x = 1,016.73 × 421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.64x = 429,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,017.57/736.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.39

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