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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.92, 1,015.45 and 441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.92, 1,015.45 and 441.13 is: 608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.92 : 1,015.45 = 441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.92/1,015.45 = 441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.92x = 1,015.45 × 441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.92x = 447,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,945.46/735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.69

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