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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,109.40 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,109.40 and 414.80 is: 622.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,109.40 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,109.40 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,109.40 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 460,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,179.12/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.87

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