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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.05, 1,113.05 and 415.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.05, 1,113.05 and 415.07 is: 622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.05 : 1,113.05 = 415.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.05/1,113.05 = 415.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.05x = 1,113.05 × 415.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.05x = 461,989.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,989.01/742.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.58

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