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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,008.03 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,008.03 and 431.75 is: 595.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,008.03 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,008.03 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,008.03 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 435,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,223.23/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.62

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