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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.61, 1,110.51 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.61, 1,110.51 and 416.34 is: 624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.61 : 1,110.51 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.61/1,110.51 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.61x = 1,110.51 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.61x = 462,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,349.73/740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.28

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