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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.55, 1,112.40 and 416.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.55, 1,112.40 and 416.93 is: 624.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.55 : 1,112.40 = 416.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.55/1,112.40 = 416.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.55x = 1,112.40 × 416.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.55x = 463,792.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,792.93/742.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.59

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