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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.23, 1,014.61 and 403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.23, 1,014.61 and 403.65 is: 557.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.23 : 1,014.61 = 403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.23/1,014.61 = 403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.23x = 1,014.61 × 403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.23x = 409,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,547.33/735.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.03

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