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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.76, 1,109.62 and 414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.76, 1,109.62 and 414.68 is: 622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.76 : 1,109.62 = 414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.76/1,109.62 = 414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.76x = 1,109.62 × 414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.76x = 460,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,137.22/739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.01

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