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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,008.27 and 435.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,008.27 and 435.99 is: 601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,008.27 = 435.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,008.27 = 435.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,008.27 × 435.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 439,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,595.64/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.58

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