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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.86, 1,009.98 and 437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.86, 1,009.98 and 437.14 is: 603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.86 : 1,009.98 = 437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.86/1,009.98 = 437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.86x = 1,009.98 × 437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.86x = 441,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,502.66/731.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.26

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