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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.64, 1,009.86 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.64, 1,009.86 and 436.92 is: 603.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.64 : 1,009.86 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.64/1,009.86 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.64x = 1,009.86 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.64x = 441,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,228.03/731.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.07

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