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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.98, 1,113.39 and 416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.98, 1,113.39 and 416.69 is: 624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.98 : 1,113.39 = 416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.98/1,113.39 = 416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.98x = 1,113.39 × 416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.98x = 463,932.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,932.91/742.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.42

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