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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.10, 1,007.57 and 435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.10, 1,007.57 and 435.40 is: 600.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.10 : 1,007.57 = 435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.10/1,007.57 = 435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.10x = 1,007.57 × 435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.10x = 438,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,688.76/730.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.86

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