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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.92, 1,014.19 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.92, 1,014.19 and 440.19 is: 607.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.92 : 1,014.19 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.92/1,014.19 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.92x = 1,014.19 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.92x = 446,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,435.20/734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.46

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