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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.95, 1,008.81 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.95, 1,008.81 and 436.20 is: 602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.95 : 1,008.81 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.95/1,008.81 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.95x = 1,008.81 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.95x = 440,042.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,042.92/730.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.02

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