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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,007.84 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,007.84 and 435.66 is: 601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.56 : 1,007.84 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.56/1,007.84 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.56x = 1,007.84 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.56x = 439,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,075.57/730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.01

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