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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.87, 1,109.80 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.87, 1,109.80 and 415.46 is: 623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.87 : 1,109.80 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.87/1,109.80 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.87x = 1,109.80 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.87x = 461,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,080.80/739.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.19

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