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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.66, 1,015.20 and 441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.66, 1,015.20 and 441.09 is: 608.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.66 : 1,015.20 = 441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.66/1,015.20 = 441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.66x = 1,015.20 × 441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.66x = 447,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,794.57/735.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.70

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