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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.68, 1,114.12 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.68, 1,114.12 and 418.04 is: 626.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.68 : 1,114.12 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.68/1,114.12 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.68x = 1,114.12 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.68x = 465,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,746.72/743.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.27

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