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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.48, 1,115.28 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.48, 1,115.28 and 623.52 is: 934.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.48 : 1,115.28 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.48/1,115.28 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.48x = 1,115.28 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.48x = 695,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,399.39/744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.07

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