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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.67, 1,008.32 and 435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.67, 1,008.32 and 435.92 is: 601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.67 : 1,008.32 = 435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.67/1,008.32 = 435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.67x = 1,008.32 × 435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.67x = 439,539.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,539.63/730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.56

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