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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.40, 1,009.23 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.40, 1,009.23 and 432.66 is: 597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.40 : 1,009.23 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.40/1,009.23 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.40x = 1,009.23 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.40x = 436,653.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,653.45/731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.01

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