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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.72, 1,011.12 and 438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.72, 1,011.12 and 438.02 is: 604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.72 : 1,011.12 = 438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.72/1,011.12 = 438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.72x = 1,011.12 × 438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.72x = 442,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,890.78/732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.45

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