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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.53, 1,015.17 and 436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.53, 1,015.17 and 436.84 is: 602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.53 : 1,015.17 = 436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.53/1,015.17 = 436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.53x = 1,015.17 × 436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.53x = 443,466.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,466.86/735.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.92

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