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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.94, 1,010.10 and 437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.94, 1,010.10 and 437.36 is: 603.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.94 : 1,010.10 = 437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.94/1,010.10 = 437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.94x = 1,010.10 × 437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.94x = 441,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,772.29/731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.56

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