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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.36, 1,014.43 and 440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.36, 1,014.43 and 440.55 is: 607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.36 : 1,014.43 = 440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.36/1,014.43 = 440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.36x = 1,014.43 × 440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.36x = 446,907.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,907.14/735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.74

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