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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.08, 1,009.08 and 436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.08, 1,009.08 and 436.42 is: 602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.08 : 1,009.08 = 436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.08/1,009.08 = 436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.08x = 1,009.08 × 436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.08x = 440,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,382.69/731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.37

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