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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,121.55 and 418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,121.55 and 418.30 is: 627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,121.55 = 418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,121.55 = 418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,121.55 × 418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 469,144.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,144.37/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.95

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