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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.88, 1,013.97 and 440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.88, 1,013.97 and 440.10 is: 607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.88 : 1,013.97 = 440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.88/1,013.97 = 440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.88x = 1,013.97 × 440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.88x = 446,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,248.20/734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.24

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