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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.44, 1,112.20 and 632.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.44, 1,112.20 and 632.51 is: 948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.44 : 1,112.20 = 632.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.44/1,112.20 = 632.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.44x = 1,112.20 × 632.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.44x = 703,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,474.46/741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.80

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