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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.43, 1,107.05 and 409.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.43, 1,107.05 and 409.36 is: 613.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.43 : 1,107.05 = 409.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.43/1,107.05 = 409.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.43x = 1,107.05 × 409.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.43x = 453,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,181.99/738.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.71

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