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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.14, 1,010.16 and 437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.14, 1,010.16 and 437.43 is: 603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.14 : 1,010.16 = 437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.14/1,010.16 = 437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.14x = 1,010.16 × 437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.14x = 441,874.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,874.29/732.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.54

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