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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.72, 1,108.77 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.72, 1,108.77 and 415.32 is: 622.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.72 : 1,108.77 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.72/1,108.77 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.72x = 1,108.77 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.72x = 460,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,494.36/739.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.53

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