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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,108.68 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,108.68 and 414.48 is: 621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,108.68 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,108.68 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,108.68 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 459,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,525.69/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.96

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