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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.99, 1,010.13 and 437.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.99, 1,010.13 and 437.15 is: 603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.99 : 1,010.13 = 437.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.99/1,010.13 = 437.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.99x = 1,010.13 × 437.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.99x = 441,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,578.33/731.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.26

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