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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.49, 1,114.27 and 414.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.49, 1,114.27 and 414.42 is: 621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.49 : 1,114.27 = 414.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.49/1,114.27 = 414.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.49x = 1,114.27 × 414.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.49x = 461,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,773.29/743.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.09

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