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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.21, 1,009.17 and 432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.21, 1,009.17 and 432.50 is: 596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.21 : 1,009.17 = 432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.21/1,009.17 = 432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.21x = 1,009.17 × 432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.21x = 436,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,460.98/731.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.91

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