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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.34, 1,112.01 and 418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.34, 1,112.01 and 418.96 is: 628.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.34 : 1,112.01 = 418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.34/1,112.01 = 418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.34x = 1,112.01 × 418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.34x = 465,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,887.71/741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.44

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