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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.36, 1,114.14 and 419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.36, 1,114.14 and 419 is: 627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.36 : 1,114.14 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.36/1,114.14 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.36x = 1,114.14 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.36x = 466,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,824.66/743.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.99

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