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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.44, 1,010.62 and 437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.44, 1,010.62 and 437.72 is: 603.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.44 : 1,010.62 = 437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.44/1,010.62 = 437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.44x = 1,010.62 × 437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.44x = 442,368.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,368.59/732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.97

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