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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.09, 1,008.72 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.09, 1,008.72 and 436.46 is: 602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.09 : 1,008.72 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.09/1,008.72 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.09x = 1,008.72 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.09x = 440,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,260.89/731.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.20

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