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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.04, 1,014.37 and 403.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.04, 1,014.37 and 403.45 is: 556.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.04 : 1,014.37 = 403.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.04/1,014.37 = 403.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.04x = 1,014.37 × 403.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.04x = 409,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,247.58/735.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.77

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