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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.88, 1,014.04 and 440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.88, 1,014.04 and 440.20 is: 607.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.88 : 1,014.04 = 440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.88/1,014.04 = 440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.88x = 1,014.04 × 440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.88x = 446,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,380.41/734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.42

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