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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.60, 1,116.30 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.60, 1,116.30 and 414.80 is: 622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.60 : 1,116.30 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.60/1,116.30 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.60x = 1,116.30 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.60x = 463,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,041.24/743.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.70

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