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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.76, 1,009.68 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.76, 1,009.68 and 436.92 is: 602.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.76 : 1,009.68 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.76/1,009.68 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.76x = 1,009.68 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.76x = 441,149.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,149.39/731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.86

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