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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.09, 1,117.16 and 419.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.09, 1,117.16 and 419.69 is: 630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.09 : 1,117.16 = 419.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.09/1,117.16 = 419.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.09x = 1,117.16 × 419.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.09x = 468,853.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,853.20/744.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.10

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