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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.59, 1,106.83 and 409.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.59, 1,106.83 and 409.67 is: 613.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.59 : 1,106.83 = 409.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.59/1,106.83 = 409.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.59x = 1,106.83 × 409.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.59x = 453,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,432.10/738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.92

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