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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.91, 1,008.91 and 432.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.91, 1,008.91 and 432.15 is: 596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.91 : 1,008.91 = 432.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.91/1,008.91 = 432.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.91x = 1,008.91 × 432.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.91x = 436,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,000.46/730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.52

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