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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.32, 1,010.81 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.32, 1,010.81 and 452.60 is: 624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.32 : 1,010.81 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.32/1,010.81 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.32x = 1,010.81 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.32x = 457,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,492.61/732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.72

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