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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,108.72 and 414.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,108.72 and 414.43 is: 621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,108.72 = 414.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,108.72 = 414.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,108.72 × 414.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 459,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,490.81/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.91

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