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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.60, 1,115.01 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.60, 1,115.01 and 418.44 is: 626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.60 : 1,115.01 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.60/1,115.01 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.60x = 1,115.01 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.60x = 466,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,564.78/744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.60

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