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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.86, 1,009.50 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.86, 1,009.50 and 436.96 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.86 : 1,009.50 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.86/1,009.50 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.86x = 1,009.50 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.86x = 441,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,111.12/731.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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