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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.58, 1,116.18 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.58, 1,116.18 and 628.56 is: 943.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.58 : 1,116.18 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.58/1,116.18 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.58x = 1,116.18 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.58x = 701,586.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,586.10/743.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.52

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