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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.95, 1,008.63 and 436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.95, 1,008.63 and 436.17 is: 601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.95 : 1,008.63 = 436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.95/1,008.63 = 436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.95x = 1,008.63 × 436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.95x = 439,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,934.15/730.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.87

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