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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.70, 1,111.47 and 417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.70, 1,111.47 and 417.16 is: 625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.70 : 1,111.47 = 417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.70/1,111.47 = 417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.70x = 1,111.47 × 417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.70x = 463,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,660.83/741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.13

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