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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.92, 1,108.62 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.92, 1,108.62 and 414.48 is: 621.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.92 : 1,108.62 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.92/1,108.62 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.92x = 1,108.62 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.92x = 459,500.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,500.82/739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.01

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