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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.67, 1,009.82 and 437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.67, 1,009.82 and 437.11 is: 603.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.67 : 1,009.82 = 437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.67/1,009.82 = 437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.67x = 1,009.82 × 437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.67x = 441,402.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,402.42/731.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.28

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