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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.04, 1,008.75 and 436.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.04, 1,008.75 and 436.25 is: 601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.04 : 1,008.75 = 436.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.04/1,008.75 = 436.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.04x = 1,008.75 × 436.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.04x = 440,065.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,065.01/731.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.97

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