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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740, 1,108.36 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740, 1,108.36 and 414.64 is: 621.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740 : 1,108.36 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740/1,108.36 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740x = 1,108.36 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740x = 459,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,570.39/740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.04

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