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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.88, 1,013.52 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.88, 1,013.52 and 440.04 is: 606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.88 : 1,013.52 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.88/1,013.52 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.88x = 1,013.52 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.88x = 445,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,989.34/734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.89

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