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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.21, 1,118.10 and 421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.21, 1,118.10 and 421.40 is: 631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.21 : 1,118.10 = 421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.21/1,118.10 = 421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.21x = 1,118.10 × 421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.21x = 471,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,167.34/746.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.41

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