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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.68, 1,016.63 and 421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.68, 1,016.63 and 421.93 is: 582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.68 : 1,016.63 = 421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.68/1,016.63 = 421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.68x = 1,016.63 × 421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.68x = 428,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,946.70/736.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.27

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