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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.52, 1,116.78 and 420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.52, 1,116.78 and 420.20 is: 630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.52 : 1,116.78 = 420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.52/1,116.78 = 420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.52x = 1,116.78 × 420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.52x = 469,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,270.96/744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.30

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