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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,014.42 and 403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,014.42 and 403.47 is: 556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,014.42 = 403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,014.42 = 403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,014.42 × 403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 409,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,288.04/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.76

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