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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.36, 1,116.40 and 419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.36, 1,116.40 and 419.56 is: 629.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.36 : 1,116.40 = 419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.36/1,116.40 = 419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.36x = 1,116.40 × 419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.36x = 468,396.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,396.78/744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.26

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