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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.69, 1,107.06 and 412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.69, 1,107.06 and 412.44 is: 618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.69 : 1,107.06 = 412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.69/1,107.06 = 412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.69x = 1,107.06 × 412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.69x = 456,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,595.83/738.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.12

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