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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.18, 1,110.37 and 416.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.18, 1,110.37 and 416.78 is: 624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.18 : 1,110.37 = 416.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.18/1,110.37 = 416.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.18x = 1,110.37 × 416.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.18x = 462,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,780.01/741.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.38

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