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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.70, 1,016.53 and 421.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.70, 1,016.53 and 421.85 is: 582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.70 : 1,016.53 = 421.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.70/1,016.53 = 421.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.70x = 1,016.53 × 421.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.70x = 428,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,824.67/736.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.09

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