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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.77, 1,011.52 and 438.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.77, 1,011.52 and 438.06 is: 604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.77 : 1,011.52 = 438.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.77/1,011.52 = 438.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.77x = 1,011.52 × 438.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.77x = 443,106.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,106.45/732.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.70

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