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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.98, 1,113.62 and 413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.98, 1,113.62 and 413.25 is: 620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.98 : 1,113.62 = 413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.98/1,113.62 = 413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.98x = 1,113.62 × 413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.98x = 460,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,204.50/741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.24

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