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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.20, 1,120.80 and 626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.20, 1,120.80 and 626.60 is: 939.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.20 : 1,120.80 = 626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.20/1,120.80 = 626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.20x = 1,120.80 × 626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.20x = 702,293.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,293.28/747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.90

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