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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,008.41 and 432.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,008.41 and 432.05 is: 596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,008.41 = 432.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,008.41 = 432.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,008.41 × 432.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 435,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,676.34/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.24

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