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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.72, 1,110.60 and 628.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.72, 1,110.60 and 628.29 is: 938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.72 : 1,110.60 = 628.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.72/1,110.60 = 628.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.72x = 1,110.60 × 628.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.72x = 697,778.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,778.87/743.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.23

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