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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.96, 1,015.66 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.96, 1,015.66 and 441.24 is: 608.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.96 : 1,015.66 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.96/1,015.66 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.96x = 1,015.66 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.96x = 448,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,149.82/735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.93

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