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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.20, 1,118.76 and 626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.20, 1,118.76 and 626.12 is: 937.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.20 : 1,118.76 = 626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.20/1,118.76 = 626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.20x = 1,118.76 × 626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.20x = 700,478.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,478.01/747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.47

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