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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.09, 1,121.40 and 632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.09, 1,121.40 and 632.70 is: 949.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.09 : 1,121.40 = 632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.09/1,121.40 = 632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.09x = 1,121.40 × 632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.09x = 709,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,509.78/747.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.70

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