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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.70, 1,116.03 and 419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.70, 1,116.03 and 419.22 is: 629.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.70 : 1,116.03 = 419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.70/1,116.03 = 419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.70x = 1,116.03 × 419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.70x = 467,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,862.10/743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.10

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