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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.12, 1,113.14 and 415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.12, 1,113.14 and 415.13 is: 622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.12 : 1,113.14 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.12/1,113.14 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.12x = 1,113.14 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.12x = 462,096.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,096.16/742.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.67

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