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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.22, 1,009.20 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.22, 1,009.20 and 436.68 is: 602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.22 : 1,009.20 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.22/1,009.20 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.22x = 1,009.20 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.22x = 440,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,697.46/731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.69

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