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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.19, 1,008.86 and 432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.19, 1,008.86 and 432.44 is: 596.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.19 : 1,008.86 = 432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.19/1,008.86 = 432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.19x = 1,008.86 × 432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.19x = 436,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,273.67/731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.66

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