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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.62, 1,113.56 and 627.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.62, 1,113.56 and 627.56 is: 942.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.62 : 1,113.56 = 627.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.62/1,113.56 = 627.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.62x = 1,113.56 × 627.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.62x = 698,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,817.01/741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.29

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