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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.72, 1,008.36 and 436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.72, 1,008.36 and 436.02 is: 601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.72 : 1,008.36 = 436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.72/1,008.36 = 436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.72x = 1,008.36 × 436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.72x = 439,665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,665.13/730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.69

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