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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.14, 1,010.26 and 437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.14, 1,010.26 and 437.48 is: 603.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.14 : 1,010.26 = 437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.14/1,010.26 = 437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.14x = 1,010.26 × 437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.14x = 441,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,968.54/732.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.67

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