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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.14, 1,008.88 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.14, 1,008.88 and 436.48 is: 602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.14 : 1,008.88 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.14/1,008.88 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.14x = 1,008.88 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.14x = 440,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,355.94/731.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.29

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