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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.49, 1,110.80 and 415.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.49, 1,110.80 and 415.87 is: 623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.49 : 1,110.80 = 415.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.49/1,110.80 = 415.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.49x = 1,110.80 × 415.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.49x = 461,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,946.66/741.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.00

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