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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.45, 1,014.90 and 403.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.45, 1,014.90 and 403.85 is: 557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.45 : 1,014.90 = 403.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.45/1,014.90 = 403.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.45x = 1,014.90 × 403.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.45x = 409,867.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,867.51/735.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.30

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