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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.04, 1,106.70 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.04, 1,106.70 and 413.32 is: 619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.04 : 1,106.70 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.04/1,106.70 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.04x = 1,106.70 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.04x = 457,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,421.24/738.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.78

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