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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.95, 1,012.80 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.95, 1,012.80 and 435.21 is: 600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.95 : 1,012.80 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.95/1,012.80 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.95x = 1,012.80 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.95x = 440,780.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,780.69/733.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.56

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