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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.94, 1,116.23 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.94, 1,116.23 and 418.53 is: 628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.94 : 1,116.23 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.94/1,116.23 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.94x = 1,116.23 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.94x = 467,173.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,173.65/742.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.82

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