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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.36, 1,115.82 and 419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.36, 1,115.82 and 419.74 is: 628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.36 : 1,115.82 = 419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.36/1,115.82 = 419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.36x = 1,115.82 × 419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.36x = 468,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,354.29/745.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.36

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