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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.30, 1,010.37 and 592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.30, 1,010.37 and 592.30 is: 817.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.30 : 1,010.37 = 592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.30/1,010.37 = 592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.30x = 1,010.37 × 592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.30x = 598,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,442.15/732.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.21

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