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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,107 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,107 and 408.96 is: 613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,107 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,107 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,107 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 452,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,718.72/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.44

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