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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.49, 1,013.58 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.49, 1,013.58 and 435.81 is: 601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.49 : 1,013.58 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.49/1,013.58 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.49x = 1,013.58 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.49x = 441,728.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,728.30/734.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.41

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