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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.95, 1,112.13 and 416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.95, 1,112.13 and 416.54 is: 625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.95 : 1,112.13 = 416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.95/1,112.13 = 416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.95x = 1,112.13 × 416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.95x = 463,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,249.41/740.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.21

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