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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.62, 1,009.80 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.62, 1,009.80 and 437.04 is: 603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.62 : 1,009.80 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.62/1,009.80 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.62x = 1,009.80 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.62x = 441,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,322.99/731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.21

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