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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.82, 1,014.01 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.82, 1,014.01 and 440.02 is: 607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.82 : 1,014.01 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.82/1,014.01 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.82x = 1,014.01 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.82x = 446,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,184.85/734.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.21

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