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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.06, 1,009.90 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.06, 1,009.90 and 437.16 is: 603.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.06 : 1,009.90 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.06/1,009.90 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.06x = 1,009.90 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.06x = 441,487.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,487.88/732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.08

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