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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.56, 1,114.67 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.56, 1,114.67 and 418.24 is: 626.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.56 : 1,114.67 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.56/1,114.67 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.56x = 1,114.67 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.56x = 466,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,191.92/743.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.98

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