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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.73, 1,016.63 and 421.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.73, 1,016.63 and 421.95 is: 582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.73 : 1,016.63 = 421.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.73/1,016.63 = 421.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.73x = 1,016.63 × 421.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.73x = 428,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,964.92/736.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.26

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