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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.23, 1,010.10 and 437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.23, 1,010.10 and 437.26 is: 603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.23 : 1,010.10 = 437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.23/1,010.10 = 437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.23x = 1,010.10 × 437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.23x = 441,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,676.33/732.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.19

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