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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,108.32 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,108.32 and 414.36 is: 621.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,108.32 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,108.32 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,108.32 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 459,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,243.48/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.57

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