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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.41, 1,121.84 and 624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.41, 1,121.84 and 624.80 is: 937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.41 : 1,121.84 = 624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.41/1,121.84 = 624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.41x = 1,121.84 × 624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.41x = 700,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,916.90/747.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.80

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