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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.55, 1,014.95 and 440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.55, 1,014.95 and 440.75 is: 608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.55 : 1,014.95 = 440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.55/1,014.95 = 440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.55x = 1,014.95 × 440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.55x = 447,339.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,339.21/735.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.17

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