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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,009.83 and 452.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,009.83 and 452.43 is: 623.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,009.83 = 452.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,009.83 = 452.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,009.83 × 452.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 456,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,877.39/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.94

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