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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.86, 1,010.96 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.86, 1,010.96 and 438.08 is: 604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.86 : 1,010.96 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.86/1,010.96 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.86x = 1,010.96 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.86x = 442,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,881.36/732.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.32

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