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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,011.06 and 433.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,011.06 and 433.83 is: 598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,011.06 = 433.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,011.06 = 433.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,011.06 × 433.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 438,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,628.16/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.68

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