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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.25, 1,116.74 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.25, 1,116.74 and 415.44 is: 623.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.25 : 1,116.74 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.25/1,116.74 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.25x = 1,116.74 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.25x = 463,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,938.47/744.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.36

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