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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.34, 1,115.03 and 418.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.34, 1,115.03 and 418.70 is: 628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.34 : 1,115.03 = 418.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.34/1,115.03 = 418.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.34x = 1,115.03 × 418.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.34x = 466,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,866.90/743.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.06

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