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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.98, 1,107.96 and 414.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.98, 1,107.96 and 414.26 is: 621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.98 : 1,107.96 = 414.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.98/1,107.96 = 414.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.98x = 1,107.96 × 414.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.98x = 458,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,983.51/738.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.10

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