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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.38, 1,009.18 and 436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.38, 1,009.18 and 436.74 is: 602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.38 : 1,009.18 = 436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.38/1,009.18 = 436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.38x = 1,009.18 × 436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.38x = 440,749.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,749.27/731.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.63

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