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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.40, 1,010.61 and 433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.40, 1,010.61 and 433.66 is: 598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.40 : 1,010.61 = 433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.40/1,010.61 = 433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.40x = 1,010.61 × 433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.40x = 438,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,261.13/732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.39

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