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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.40, 1,008.95 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.40, 1,008.95 and 436.56 is: 602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.40 : 1,008.95 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.40/1,008.95 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.40x = 1,008.95 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.40x = 440,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,465.03/731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.22

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