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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.28, 1,114.80 and 621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.28, 1,114.80 and 621.70 is: 931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.28 : 1,114.80 = 621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.28/1,114.80 = 621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.28x = 1,114.80 × 621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.28x = 693,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,071.16/744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.20

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