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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.92, 1,109.04 and 415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.92, 1,109.04 and 415.30 is: 621.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.92 : 1,109.04 = 415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.92/1,109.04 = 415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.92x = 1,109.04 × 415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.92x = 460,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,584.31/740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.64

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