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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,008.39 and 435.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,008.39 and 435.85 is: 601.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,008.39 = 435.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,008.39 = 435.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,008.39 × 435.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 439,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,506.78/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.45

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