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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.59, 1,015.10 and 440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.59, 1,015.10 and 440.86 is: 608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.59 : 1,015.10 = 440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.59/1,015.10 = 440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.59x = 1,015.10 × 440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.59x = 447,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,513.90/735.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.38

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