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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.62, 1,111.44 and 416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.62, 1,111.44 and 416.36 is: 623.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.62 : 1,111.44 = 416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.62/1,111.44 = 416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.62x = 1,111.44 × 416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.62x = 462,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,759.16/741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.98

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