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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.70, 1,109.97 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.70, 1,109.97 and 416.16 is: 623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.70 : 1,109.97 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.70/1,109.97 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.70x = 1,109.97 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.70x = 461,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,925.12/740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.63

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