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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.30, 1,014.74 and 403.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.30, 1,014.74 and 403.77 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.30 : 1,014.74 = 403.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.30/1,014.74 = 403.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.30x = 1,014.74 × 403.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.30x = 409,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,719.55/735.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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