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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.36, 1,009.50 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.36, 1,009.50 and 469.92 is: 647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.36 : 1,009.50 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.36/1,009.50 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.36x = 1,009.50 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.36x = 474,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,384.24/732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.75

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