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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.44, 1,010.95 and 437.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.44, 1,010.95 and 437.81 is: 604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.44 : 1,010.95 = 437.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.44/1,010.95 = 437.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.44x = 1,010.95 × 437.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.44x = 442,597.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,597.87/732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.28

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