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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.78, 1,113.48 and 417.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.78, 1,113.48 and 417.42 is: 626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.78 : 1,113.48 = 417.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.78/1,113.48 = 417.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.78x = 1,113.48 × 417.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.78x = 464,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,788.82/741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.59

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