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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.04, 1,109.70 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.04, 1,109.70 and 415.32 is: 622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.04 : 1,109.70 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.04/1,109.70 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.04x = 1,109.70 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.04x = 460,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,880.60/740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.78

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