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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.58, 1,121.47 and 419.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.58, 1,121.47 and 419.00 is: 627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.58 : 1,121.47 = 419.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.58/1,121.47 = 419.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.58x = 1,121.47 × 419.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.58x = 469,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,889.28/748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.71

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