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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.11, 1,010.57 and 452.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.11, 1,010.57 and 452.81 is: 625.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.11 : 1,010.57 = 452.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.11/1,010.57 = 452.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.11x = 1,010.57 × 452.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.11x = 457,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,596.46/732.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.04

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