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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.36, 1,115.35 and 628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.36, 1,115.35 and 628.26 is: 941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.36 : 1,115.35 = 628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.36/1,115.35 = 628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.36x = 1,115.35 × 628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.36x = 700,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,724.04/744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.38

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