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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.30, 1,110.87 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.30, 1,110.87 and 416.76 is: 624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.30 : 1,110.87 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.30/1,110.87 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.30x = 1,110.87 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.30x = 462,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,966.18/741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.53

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