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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.65, 1,008.60 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.65, 1,008.60 and 435.96 is: 601.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.65 : 1,008.60 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.65/1,008.60 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.65x = 1,008.60 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.65x = 439,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,709.26/730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.81

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