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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.22, 1,008.56 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.22, 1,008.56 and 436.26 is: 601.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.22 : 1,008.56 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.22/1,008.56 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.22x = 1,008.56 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.22x = 439,994.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,994.39/731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.73

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