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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.65, 1,016.53 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.65, 1,016.53 and 421.92 is: 582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.65 : 1,016.53 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.65/1,016.53 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.65x = 1,016.53 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.65x = 428,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,889.25/736.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.22

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