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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.54, 1,008.41 and 436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.54, 1,008.41 and 436.11 is: 601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.54 : 1,008.41 = 436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.54/1,008.41 = 436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.54x = 1,008.41 × 436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.54x = 439,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,777.69/730.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.99

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