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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.91, 1,106.74 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.91, 1,106.74 and 413.70 is: 619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.91 : 1,106.74 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.91/1,106.74 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.91x = 1,106.74 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.91x = 457,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,858.34/738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.64

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