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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.11, 1,009.94 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.11, 1,009.94 and 437.13 is: 603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.11 : 1,009.94 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.11/1,009.94 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.11x = 1,009.94 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.11x = 441,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,472.89/732.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.02

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