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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.36, 1,114.32 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.36, 1,114.32 and 418.74 is: 626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.36 : 1,114.32 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.36/1,114.32 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.36x = 1,114.32 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.36x = 466,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,610.36/744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.86

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