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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.40, 1,112.39 and 416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.40, 1,112.39 and 416.72 is: 625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.40 : 1,112.39 = 416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.40/1,112.39 = 416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.40x = 1,112.39 × 416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.40x = 463,555.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,555.16/741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.24

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