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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.09, 1,007.52 and 435.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.09, 1,007.52 and 435.37 is: 600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.09 : 1,007.52 = 435.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.09/1,007.52 = 435.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.09x = 1,007.52 × 435.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.09x = 438,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,641.46/730.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.81

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