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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,107.90 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,107.90 and 413.96 is: 620.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,107.90 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,107.90 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,107.90 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 458,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,626.28/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.94

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