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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.77, 1,010.14 and 437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.77, 1,010.14 and 437.06 is: 603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.77 : 1,010.14 = 437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.77/1,010.14 = 437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.77x = 1,010.14 × 437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.77x = 441,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,493.22/731.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.32

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