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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.65, 1,011.08 and 438.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.65, 1,011.08 and 438.17 is: 604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.65 : 1,011.08 = 438.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.65/1,011.08 = 438.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.65x = 1,011.08 × 438.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.65x = 443,020.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,020.96/732.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.69

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