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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.27, 1,107.54 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.27, 1,107.54 and 413.82 is: 620.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.27 : 1,107.54 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.27/1,107.54 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.27x = 1,107.54 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.27x = 458,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,322.20/738.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.81

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