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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.75, 1,011.15 and 437.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.75, 1,011.15 and 437.85 is: 604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.75 : 1,011.15 = 437.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.75/1,011.15 = 437.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.75x = 1,011.15 × 437.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.75x = 442,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,732.03/732.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.21

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