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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.32, 1,010.12 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.32, 1,010.12 and 437.40 is: 603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.32 : 1,010.12 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.32/1,010.12 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.32x = 1,010.12 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.32x = 441,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,826.49/732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.32

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