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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,110.51 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,110.51 and 415.44 is: 622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,110.51 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,110.51 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,110.51 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 461,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,350.27/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.10

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