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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.55, 1,015.35 and 440.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.55, 1,015.35 and 440.71 is: 608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.55 : 1,015.35 = 440.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.55/1,015.35 = 440.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.55x = 1,015.35 × 440.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.55x = 447,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,474.90/735.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.35

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