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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.18, 1,007.53 and 435.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.18, 1,007.53 and 435.43 is: 600.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.18 : 1,007.53 = 435.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.18/1,007.53 = 435.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.18x = 1,007.53 × 435.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.18x = 438,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,708.79/730.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.82

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