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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.03, 1,014.30 and 403.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.03, 1,014.30 and 403.45 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.03 : 1,014.30 = 403.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.03/1,014.30 = 403.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.03x = 1,014.30 × 403.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.03x = 409,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,214.26/735.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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