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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.07, 1,014.03 and 440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.07, 1,014.03 and 440.17 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.07 : 1,014.03 = 440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.07/1,014.03 = 440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.07x = 1,014.03 × 440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.07x = 446,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,345.59/735.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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