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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.62, 1,113.12 and 417.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.62, 1,113.12 and 417.81 is: 626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.62 : 1,113.12 = 417.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.62/1,113.12 = 417.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.62x = 1,113.12 × 417.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.62x = 465,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,072.67/742.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.26

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