Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731, 1,008.78 and 436.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 731, 1,008.78 and 436.32 is: 602.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731 : 1,008.78 = 436.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731/1,008.78 = 436.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731x = 1,008.78 × 436.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731x = 440,150.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,150.89/731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602.12
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