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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.24, 1,112.88 and 627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.24, 1,112.88 and 627.32 is: 939.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.24 : 1,112.88 = 627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.24/1,112.88 = 627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.24x = 1,112.88 × 627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.24x = 698,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,131.88/743.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.31

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