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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.25, 1,008.99 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.25, 1,008.99 and 436.59 is: 602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.25 : 1,008.99 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.25/1,008.99 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.25x = 1,008.99 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.25x = 440,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,514.94/731.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.41

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