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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.27, 1,010.56 and 437.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.27, 1,010.56 and 437.71 is: 604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.27 : 1,010.56 = 437.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.27/1,010.56 = 437.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.27x = 1,010.56 × 437.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.27x = 442,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,332.22/732.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.06

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