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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.07, 1,125.08 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.07, 1,125.08 and 632.28 is: 952.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.07 : 1,125.08 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.07/1,125.08 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.07x = 1,125.08 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.07x = 711,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,365.58/747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.21

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