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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.35, 1,113.74 and 627.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.35, 1,113.74 and 627.07 is: 940.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.35 : 1,113.74 = 627.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.35/1,113.74 = 627.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.35x = 1,113.74 × 627.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.35x = 698,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,392.94/742.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.79

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