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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.64, 1,110.93 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.64, 1,110.93 and 415.32 is: 622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.64 : 1,110.93 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.64/1,110.93 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.64x = 1,110.93 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.64x = 461,391.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,391.45/740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.96

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