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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.79, 1,016.48 and 421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.79, 1,016.48 and 421.88 is: 582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.79 : 1,016.48 = 421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.79/1,016.48 = 421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.79x = 1,016.48 × 421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.79x = 428,830.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,830.47/736.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.03

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