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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.24, 1,014.60 and 440.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.24, 1,014.60 and 440.35 is: 607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.24 : 1,014.60 = 440.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.24/1,014.60 = 440.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.24x = 1,014.60 × 440.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.24x = 446,779.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,779.11/735.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.66

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