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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.49, 1,112.30 and 416.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.49, 1,112.30 and 416.87 is: 624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.49 : 1,112.30 = 416.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.49/1,112.30 = 416.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.49x = 1,112.30 × 416.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.49x = 463,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,684.50/742.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.50

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