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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.33, 1,119.93 and 418.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.33, 1,119.93 and 418.01 is: 627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.33 : 1,119.93 = 418.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.33/1,119.93 = 418.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.33x = 1,119.93 × 418.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.33x = 468,139.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,139.14/746.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.26

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