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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.86, 1,112.76 and 417.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.86, 1,112.76 and 417.23 is: 625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.86 : 1,112.76 = 417.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.86/1,112.76 = 417.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.86x = 1,112.76 × 417.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.86x = 464,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,271.29/741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.82

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