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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.48, 1,122.44 and 626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.48, 1,122.44 and 626.68 is: 941.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.48 : 1,122.44 = 626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.48/1,122.44 = 626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.48x = 1,122.44 × 626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.48x = 703,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,410.70/747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.04

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