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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.83, 1,015.51 and 441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.83, 1,015.51 and 441.10 is: 608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.83 : 1,015.51 = 441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.83/1,015.51 = 441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.83x = 1,015.51 × 441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.83x = 447,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,937.98/735.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.75

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