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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.75, 1,008.51 and 432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.75, 1,008.51 and 432.09 is: 596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.75 : 1,008.51 = 432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.75/1,008.51 = 432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.75x = 1,008.51 × 432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.75x = 435,768.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,768.30/730.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.33

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