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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.74, 1,011.40 and 438.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.74, 1,011.40 and 438.26 is: 604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.74 : 1,011.40 = 438.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.74/1,011.40 = 438.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.74x = 1,011.40 × 438.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.74x = 443,256.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,256.16/732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.93

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