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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.03, 1,015.86 and 437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.03, 1,015.86 and 437.34 is: 603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.03 : 1,015.86 = 437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.03/1,015.86 = 437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.03x = 1,015.86 × 437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.03x = 444,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,281.66/736.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.62

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