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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,009.62 and 452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732, 1,009.62 and 452.10 is: 623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732 : 1,009.62 = 452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732/1,009.62 = 452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732x = 1,009.62 × 452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732x = 456,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,449.20/732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.56

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