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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.21, 1,007.22 and 435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.21, 1,007.22 and 435.25 is: 600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.21 : 1,007.22 = 435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.21/1,007.22 = 435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.21x = 1,007.22 × 435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.21x = 438,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,392.51/730.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.36

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