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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.12, 1,010.12 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.12, 1,010.12 and 437.46 is: 603.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.12 : 1,010.12 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.12/1,010.12 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.12x = 1,010.12 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.12x = 441,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,887.10/732.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.57

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