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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.98, 1,008.74 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.98, 1,008.74 and 436.26 is: 602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.98 : 1,008.74 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.98/1,008.74 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.98x = 1,008.74 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.98x = 440,072.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,072.91/730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.03

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