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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.19, 1,009.05 and 436.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.19, 1,009.05 and 436.61 is: 602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.19 : 1,009.05 = 436.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.19/1,009.05 = 436.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.19x = 1,009.05 × 436.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.19x = 440,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,556.28/731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.52

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