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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.20, 1,110.72 and 416.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.20, 1,110.72 and 416.66 is: 624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.20 : 1,110.72 = 416.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.20/1,110.72 = 416.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.20x = 1,110.72 × 416.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.20x = 462,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,792.60/741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.38

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