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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.22, 1,014.18 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.22, 1,014.18 and 440.56 is: 607.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.22 : 1,014.18 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.22/1,014.18 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.22x = 1,014.18 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.22x = 446,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,807.14/735.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.72

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