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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.18, 1,115.88 and 419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.18, 1,115.88 and 419.56 is: 628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.18 : 1,115.88 = 419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.18/1,115.88 = 419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.18x = 1,115.88 × 419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.18x = 468,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,178.61/745.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.28

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