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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.89, 1,014.08 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.89, 1,014.08 and 440.16 is: 607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.89 : 1,014.08 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.89/1,014.08 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.89x = 1,014.08 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.89x = 446,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,357.45/734.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.38

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