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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.29, 1,007.93 and 431.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.29, 1,007.93 and 431.55 is: 595.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.29 : 1,007.93 = 431.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.29/1,007.93 = 431.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.29x = 1,007.93 × 431.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.29x = 434,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,972.19/730.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.62

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