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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742, 1,111.92 and 416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742, 1,111.92 and 416.92 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742 : 1,111.92 = 416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742/1,111.92 = 416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742x = 1,111.92 × 416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742x = 463,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,581.69/742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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