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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,008.64 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,008.64 and 436.26 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,008.64 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,008.64 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,008.64 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 440,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,029.29/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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