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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.72, 1,110.44 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.72, 1,110.44 and 416.56 is: 624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.72 : 1,110.44 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.72/1,110.44 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.72x = 1,110.44 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.72x = 462,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,564.89/740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.48

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