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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.17, 1,106.42 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.17, 1,106.42 and 413.55 is: 619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.17 : 1,106.42 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.17/1,106.42 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.17x = 1,106.42 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.17x = 457,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,557.92/739.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.02

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