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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.16, 1,113 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.16, 1,113 and 412.98 is: 619.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.16 : 1,113 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.16/1,113 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.16x = 1,113 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.16x = 459,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,646.74/742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.34

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