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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,123.35 and 628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,123.35 and 628.30 is: 944.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,123.35 = 628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,123.35 = 628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,123.35 × 628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 705,800.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,800.81/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.72

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