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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.55, 1,007.47 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.55, 1,007.47 and 435.78 is: 600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.55 : 1,007.47 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.55/1,007.47 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.55x = 1,007.47 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.55x = 439,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,035.82/730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.96

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