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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,110.56 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,110.56 and 416.34 is: 623.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,110.56 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,110.56 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,110.56 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 462,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,368.47/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.47

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