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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.76, 1,007.88 and 435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.76, 1,007.88 and 435.97 is: 601.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.76 : 1,007.88 = 435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.76/1,007.88 = 435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.76x = 1,007.88 × 435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.76x = 439,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,400.40/730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.29

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