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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.56, 1,114.92 and 622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.56, 1,114.92 and 622.52 is: 932.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.56 : 1,114.92 = 622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.56/1,114.92 = 622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.56x = 1,114.92 × 622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.56x = 694,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,060.00/744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.17

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