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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.38, 1,109.84 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.38, 1,109.84 and 415.04 is: 622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.38 : 1,109.84 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.38/1,109.84 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.38x = 1,109.84 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.38x = 460,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,627.99/740.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.15

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