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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.64, 1,008.14 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.64, 1,008.14 and 436.01 is: 601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.64 : 1,008.14 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.64/1,008.14 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.64x = 1,008.14 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.64x = 439,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,551.90/730.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.60

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