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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.02, 1,008.76 and 436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.02, 1,008.76 and 436.23 is: 601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.02 : 1,008.76 = 436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.02/1,008.76 = 436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.02x = 1,008.76 × 436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.02x = 440,051.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,051.37/731.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.97

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