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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,120.41 and 629.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,120.41 and 629.19 is: 947.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,120.41 = 629.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,120.41 = 629.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,120.41 × 629.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 704,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,950.77/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.59

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