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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.52, 1,015.34 and 440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.52, 1,015.34 and 440.74 is: 608.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.52 : 1,015.34 = 440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.52/1,015.34 = 440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.52x = 1,015.34 × 440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.52x = 447,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,500.95/735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.41

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