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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,014.24 and 436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735, 1,014.24 and 436.24 is: 601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735 : 1,014.24 = 436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735/1,014.24 = 436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735x = 1,014.24 × 436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735x = 442,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,452.06/735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.98

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