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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.91, 1,008.50 and 436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.91, 1,008.50 and 436.13 is: 601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.91 : 1,008.50 = 436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.91/1,008.50 = 436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.91x = 1,008.50 × 436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.91x = 439,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,829.88/730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.75

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