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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.23, 1,108.85 and 414.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.23, 1,108.85 and 414.83 is: 622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.23 : 1,108.85 = 414.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.23/1,108.85 = 414.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.23x = 1,108.85 × 414.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.23x = 459,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,984.74/739.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.24

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