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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.49, 1,011.01 and 433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.49, 1,011.01 and 433.75 is: 598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.49 : 1,011.01 = 433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.49/1,011.01 = 433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.49x = 1,011.01 × 433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.49x = 438,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,523.60/732.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.68

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