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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.71, 1,011.43 and 437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.71, 1,011.43 and 437.92 is: 604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.71 : 1,011.43 = 437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.71/1,011.43 = 437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.71x = 1,011.43 × 437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.71x = 442,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,925.43/732.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.50

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