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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.26, 1,009.95 and 437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.26, 1,009.95 and 437.47 is: 603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.26 : 1,009.95 = 437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.26/1,009.95 = 437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.26x = 1,009.95 × 437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.26x = 441,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,822.83/732.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.37

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