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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.17, 1,113.14 and 407.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.17, 1,113.14 and 407.80 is: 611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.17 : 1,113.14 = 407.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.17/1,113.14 = 407.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.17x = 1,113.14 × 407.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.17x = 453,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,940.90/742.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.64

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