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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.55, 1,110.90 and 415.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.55, 1,110.90 and 415.93 is: 623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.55 : 1,110.90 = 415.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.55/1,110.90 = 415.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.55x = 1,110.90 × 415.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.55x = 462,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,056.64/741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.10

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