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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.63, 1,009.93 and 601.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.63, 1,009.93 and 601.41 is: 829.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.63 : 1,009.93 = 601.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.63/1,009.93 = 601.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.63x = 1,009.93 × 601.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.63x = 607,382.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,382.00/732.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.04

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