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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.41, 1,014.93 and 403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.41, 1,014.93 and 403.90 is: 557.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.41 : 1,014.93 = 403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.41/1,014.93 = 403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.41x = 1,014.93 × 403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.41x = 409,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,927.69/735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.41

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