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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.02, 1,010.14 and 437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.02, 1,010.14 and 437.23 is: 603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.02 : 1,010.14 = 437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.02/1,010.14 = 437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.02x = 1,010.14 × 437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.02x = 441,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,663.51/732.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.35

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