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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.67, 1,013.76 and 440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.67, 1,013.76 and 440.01 is: 607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.67 : 1,013.76 = 440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.67/1,013.76 = 440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.67x = 1,013.76 × 440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.67x = 446,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,064.54/734.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.16

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