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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.67, 1,111.00 and 416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.67, 1,111.00 and 416.26 is: 624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.67 : 1,111.00 = 416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.67/1,111.00 = 416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.67x = 1,111.00 × 416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.67x = 462,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,465.21/740.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.39

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