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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.71, 1,010.48 and 437.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.71, 1,010.48 and 437.81 is: 603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.71 : 1,010.48 = 437.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.71/1,010.48 = 437.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.71x = 1,010.48 × 437.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.71x = 442,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,391.01/732.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.77

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