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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.62, 1,010.63 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.62, 1,010.63 and 437.80 is: 603.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.62 : 1,010.63 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.62/1,010.63 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.62x = 1,010.63 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.62x = 442,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,453.81/732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.93

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