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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.13, 1,111.08 and 415.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.13, 1,111.08 and 415.91 is: 623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.13 : 1,111.08 = 415.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.13/1,111.08 = 415.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.13x = 1,111.08 × 415.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.13x = 462,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,109.28/741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.52

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