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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.78, 1,114.25 and 418.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.78, 1,114.25 and 418.78 is: 628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.78 : 1,114.25 = 418.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.78/1,114.25 = 418.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.78x = 1,114.25 × 418.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.78x = 466,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,625.62/742.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.22

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