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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.50, 1,010.48 and 437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.50, 1,010.48 and 437.74 is: 603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.50 : 1,010.48 = 437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.50/1,010.48 = 437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.50x = 1,010.48 × 437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.50x = 442,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,327.52/732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.86

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