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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.26, 1,007.64 and 435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.26, 1,007.64 and 435.54 is: 600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.26 : 1,007.64 = 435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.26/1,007.64 = 435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.26x = 1,007.64 × 435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.26x = 438,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,867.53/730.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.97

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