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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.80, 1,014.01 and 436.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.80, 1,014.01 and 436.25 is: 602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.80 : 1,014.01 = 436.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.80/1,014.01 = 436.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.80x = 1,014.01 × 436.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.80x = 442,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,355.70/734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.01

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