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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.11, 1,014.49 and 440.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.11, 1,014.49 and 440.43 is: 607.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.11 : 1,014.49 = 440.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.11/1,014.49 = 440.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.11x = 1,014.49 × 440.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.11x = 446,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,811.83/735.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.82

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