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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.68, 1,108.12 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.68, 1,108.12 and 415.28 is: 622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.68 : 1,108.12 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.68/1,108.12 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.68x = 1,108.12 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.68x = 460,180.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,180.07/739.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.13

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