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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.31, 1,114.02 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.31, 1,114.02 and 418.23 is: 626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.31 : 1,114.02 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.31/1,114.02 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.31x = 1,114.02 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.31x = 465,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,916.58/743.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.81

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