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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.19, 1,007.67 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.19, 1,007.67 and 435.60 is: 601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.19 : 1,007.67 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.19/1,007.67 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.19x = 1,007.67 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.19x = 438,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,941.05/730.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.13

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