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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.65, 1,011.36 and 437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.65, 1,011.36 and 437.96 is: 604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.65 : 1,011.36 = 437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.65/1,011.36 = 437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.65x = 1,011.36 × 437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.65x = 442,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,935.23/732.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.57

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