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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.32, 1,007.81 and 435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.32, 1,007.81 and 435.75 is: 601.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.32 : 1,007.81 = 435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.32/1,007.81 = 435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.32x = 1,007.81 × 435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.32x = 439,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,145.99/730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.31

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