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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.78, 1,015.50 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.78, 1,015.50 and 441.24 is: 608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.78 : 1,015.50 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.78/1,015.50 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.78x = 1,015.50 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.78x = 448,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,079.22/735.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.99

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