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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.08, 1,118.68 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.08, 1,118.68 and 625.04 is: 935.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.08 : 1,118.68 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.08/1,118.68 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.08x = 1,118.68 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.08x = 699,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,219.75/747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.94

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