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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.80, 1,011.08 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.80, 1,011.08 and 438 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.80 : 1,011.08 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.80/1,011.08 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.80x = 1,011.08 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.80x = 442,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,850.85/732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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