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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.02, 1,007.12 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.02, 1,007.12 and 435 is: 600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.02 : 1,007.12 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.02/1,007.12 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.02x = 1,007.12 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.02x = 438,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,097.20/730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.12

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