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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.76, 1,007.98 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.76, 1,007.98 and 435.82 is: 601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.76 : 1,007.98 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.76/1,007.98 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.76x = 1,007.98 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.76x = 439,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,297.84/730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.15

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