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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.27, 1,107.73 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.27, 1,107.73 and 409.92 is: 614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.27 : 1,107.73 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.27/1,107.73 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.27x = 1,107.73 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.27x = 454,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,079.66/739.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.23

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