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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.94, 1,014.26 and 440.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.94, 1,014.26 and 440.37 is: 607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.94 : 1,014.26 = 440.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.94/1,014.26 = 440.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.94x = 1,014.26 × 440.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.94x = 446,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,647.47/734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.73

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