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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.62, 1,008.20 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.62, 1,008.20 and 435.96 is: 601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.62 : 1,008.20 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.62/1,008.20 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.62x = 1,008.20 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.62x = 439,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,534.87/730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.59

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