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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.86, 1,008.41 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.86, 1,008.41 and 432.12 is: 596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.86 : 1,008.41 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.86/1,008.41 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.86x = 1,008.41 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.86x = 435,749.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,749.81/730.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.21

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