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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.52, 1,007.94 and 435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.52, 1,007.94 and 435.62 is: 601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.52 : 1,007.94 = 435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.52/1,007.94 = 435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.52x = 1,007.94 × 435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.52x = 439,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,078.82/730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.05

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