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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.76, 1,014.78 and 440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.76, 1,014.78 and 440.97 is: 608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.76 : 1,014.78 = 440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.76/1,014.78 = 440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.76x = 1,014.78 × 440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.76x = 447,487.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,487.54/735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.20

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