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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,014.33 and 403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735, 1,014.33 and 403.47 is: 556.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735 : 1,014.33 = 403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735/1,014.33 = 403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735x = 1,014.33 × 403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735x = 409,251.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,251.73/735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.81

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