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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.06, 1,092.34 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.06, 1,092.34 and 436.48 is: 653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.06 : 1,092.34 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.06/1,092.34 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.06x = 1,092.34 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.06x = 476,778.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,778.01/730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.07

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