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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.26, 1,108.20 and 414.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.26, 1,108.20 and 414.26 is: 621.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.26 : 1,108.20 = 414.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.26/1,108.20 = 414.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.26x = 1,108.20 × 414.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.26x = 459,082.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,082.93/738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.84

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