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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.54, 1,107.44 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.54, 1,107.44 and 413.82 is: 620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.54 : 1,107.44 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.54/1,107.44 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.54x = 1,107.44 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.54x = 458,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,280.82/738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.52

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