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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.61, 1,115.01 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.61, 1,115.01 and 419.34 is: 628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.61 : 1,115.01 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.61/1,115.01 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.61x = 1,115.01 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.61x = 467,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,568.29/743.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.78

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