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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.89, 1,008.80 and 436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.89, 1,008.80 and 436.34 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.89 : 1,008.80 = 436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.89/1,008.80 = 436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.89x = 1,008.80 × 436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.89x = 440,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,179.79/730.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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