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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.16, 1,010.64 and 437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.16, 1,010.64 and 437.60 is: 604.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.16 : 1,010.64 = 437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.16/1,010.64 = 437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.16x = 1,010.64 × 437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.16x = 442,256.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,256.06/732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.04

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