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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.97, 1,010.25 and 437.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.97, 1,010.25 and 437.27 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.97 : 1,010.25 = 437.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.97/1,010.25 = 437.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.97x = 1,010.25 × 437.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.97x = 441,746.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,746.97/731.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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