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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.85, 1,013.94 and 440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.85, 1,013.94 and 440.01 is: 607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.85 : 1,013.94 = 440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.85/1,013.94 = 440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.85x = 1,013.94 × 440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.85x = 446,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,143.74/734.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.12

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