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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.36, 1,113.98 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.36, 1,113.98 and 418.04 is: 626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.36 : 1,113.98 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.36/1,113.98 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.36x = 1,113.98 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.36x = 465,688.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,688.89/743.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.46

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