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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.77, 1,008.59 and 436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.77, 1,008.59 and 436.06 is: 601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.77 : 1,008.59 = 436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.77/1,008.59 = 436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.77x = 1,008.59 × 436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.77x = 439,804.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,804.32/730.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.84

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