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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.88, 1,108.16 and 410.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.88, 1,108.16 and 410.14 is: 615.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.88 : 1,108.16 = 410.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.88/1,108.16 = 410.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.88x = 1,108.16 × 410.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.88x = 454,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,500.74/738.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.12

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