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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.52, 1,115.28 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.52, 1,115.28 and 419.20 is: 628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.52 : 1,115.28 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.52/1,115.28 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.52x = 1,115.28 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.52x = 467,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,525.38/743.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.80

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