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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.51, 1,014.59 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.51, 1,014.59 and 440.61 is: 607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.51 : 1,014.59 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.51/1,014.59 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.51x = 1,014.59 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.51x = 447,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,036.30/735.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.79

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