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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.16, 1,112.28 and 417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.16, 1,112.28 and 417.16 is: 626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.16 : 1,112.28 = 417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.16/1,112.28 = 417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.16x = 1,112.28 × 417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.16x = 463,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,998.72/741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.04

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