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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.04, 1,113.12 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.04, 1,113.12 and 419.04 is: 627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.04 : 1,113.12 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.04/1,113.12 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.04x = 1,113.12 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.04x = 466,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,441.80/743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.75

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