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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.76, 1,015.32 and 441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.76, 1,015.32 and 441.16 is: 608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.76 : 1,015.32 = 441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.76/1,015.32 = 441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.76x = 1,015.32 × 441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.76x = 447,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,918.57/735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.78

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