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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,117.73 and 419.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,117.73 and 419.53 is: 630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,117.73 = 419.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,117.73 = 419.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,117.73 × 419.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 468,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,921.27/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.32

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