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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.88, 1,114.50 and 418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.88, 1,114.50 and 418.46 is: 627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.88 : 1,114.50 = 418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.88/1,114.50 = 418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.88x = 1,114.50 × 418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.88x = 466,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,373.67/742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.79

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