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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.25, 1,106.37 and 409.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.25, 1,106.37 and 409.17 is: 613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.25 : 1,106.37 = 409.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.25/1,106.37 = 409.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.25x = 1,106.37 × 409.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.25x = 452,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,694.25/738.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.20

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