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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.65, 1,010.97 and 433.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.65, 1,010.97 and 433.85 is: 598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.65 : 1,010.97 = 433.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.65/1,010.97 = 433.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.65x = 1,010.97 × 433.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.65x = 438,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,604.28/732.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.66

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