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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.53, 1,010.87 and 433.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.53, 1,010.87 and 433.77 is: 598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.53 : 1,010.87 = 433.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.53/1,010.87 = 433.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.53x = 1,010.87 × 433.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.53x = 438,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,482.91/732.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.59

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