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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.92, 1,011.51 and 438.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.92, 1,011.51 and 438.35 is: 604.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.92 : 1,011.51 = 438.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.92/1,011.51 = 438.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.92x = 1,011.51 × 438.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.92x = 443,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,390.35/732.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.97

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