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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.37, 1,110.65 and 411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.37, 1,110.65 and 411.06 is: 616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.37 : 1,110.65 = 411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.37/1,110.65 = 411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.37x = 1,110.65 × 411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.37x = 456,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,543.79/740.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.64

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