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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.15, 1,014.53 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.15, 1,014.53 and 403.58 is: 556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.15 : 1,014.53 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.15/1,014.53 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.15x = 1,014.53 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.15x = 409,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,444.54/735.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.95

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