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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.14, 1,010.67 and 437.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.14, 1,010.67 and 437.66 is: 604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.14 : 1,010.67 = 437.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.14/1,010.67 = 437.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.14x = 1,010.67 × 437.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.14x = 442,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,329.83/732.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.16

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