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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.95, 1,110.12 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.95, 1,110.12 and 415.56 is: 623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.95 : 1,110.12 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.95/1,110.12 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.95x = 1,110.12 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.95x = 461,321.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,321.47/739.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.45

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