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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.92, 1,107.54 and 414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.92, 1,107.54 and 414.30 is: 620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.92 : 1,107.54 = 414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.92/1,107.54 = 414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.92x = 1,107.54 × 414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.92x = 458,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,853.82/739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.14

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