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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.33, 1,007.81 and 435.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.33, 1,007.81 and 435.61 is: 601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.33 : 1,007.81 = 435.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.33/1,007.81 = 435.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.33x = 1,007.81 × 435.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.33x = 439,008.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,008.16/730.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.11

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