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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.61, 1,112.01 and 417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.61, 1,112.01 and 417.34 is: 625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.61 : 1,112.01 = 417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.61/1,112.01 = 417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.61x = 1,112.01 × 417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.61x = 464,086.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,086.25/741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.78

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