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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.84, 1,008.56 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.84, 1,008.56 and 436.12 is: 601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.84 : 1,008.56 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.84/1,008.56 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.84x = 1,008.56 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.84x = 439,851.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,851.01/730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.84

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