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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.09, 1,112.65 and 416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.09, 1,112.65 and 416.69 is: 625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.09 : 1,112.65 = 416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.09/1,112.65 = 416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.09x = 1,112.65 × 416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.09x = 463,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,623.52/741.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.60

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