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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.58, 1,014.73 and 436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.58, 1,014.73 and 436.70 is: 602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.58 : 1,014.73 = 436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.58/1,014.73 = 436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.58x = 1,014.73 × 436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.58x = 443,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,132.59/735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.43

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