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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.67, 1,010.91 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.67, 1,010.91 and 437.88 is: 604.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.67 : 1,010.91 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.67/1,010.91 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.67x = 1,010.91 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.67x = 442,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,657.27/732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.17

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