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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.02, 1,010.21 and 437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.02, 1,010.21 and 437.24 is: 603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.02 : 1,010.21 = 437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.02/1,010.21 = 437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.02x = 1,010.21 × 437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.02x = 441,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,704.56/732.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.41

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