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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.57, 1,008.32 and 435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.57, 1,008.32 and 435.94 is: 601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.57 : 1,008.32 = 435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.57/1,008.32 = 435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.57x = 1,008.32 × 435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.57x = 439,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,567.02/730.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.68

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