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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.70, 1,114.57 and 414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.70, 1,114.57 and 414.62 is: 621.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.70 : 1,114.57 = 414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.70/1,114.57 = 414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.70x = 1,114.57 × 414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.70x = 462,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,123.01/743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.39

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