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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.91, 1,011.44 and 453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.91, 1,011.44 and 453.34 is: 625.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.91 : 1,011.44 = 453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.91/1,011.44 = 453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.91x = 1,011.44 × 453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.91x = 458,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,526.21/732.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.62

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