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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.28, 1,112 and 417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.28, 1,112 and 417.28 is: 625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.28 : 1,112 = 417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.28/1,112 = 417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.28x = 1,112 × 417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.28x = 464,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,015.36/741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.97

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