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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.90, 1,113.30 and 412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.90, 1,113.30 and 412.10 is: 619.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.90 : 1,113.30 = 412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.90/1,113.30 = 412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.90x = 1,113.30 × 412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.90x = 458,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,790.93/740.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.23

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