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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.74, 1,109.84 and 415.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.74, 1,109.84 and 415.34 is: 623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.74 : 1,109.84 = 415.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.74/1,109.84 = 415.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.74x = 1,109.84 × 415.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.74x = 460,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,960.95/739.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.14

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