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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.55, 1,121.28 and 625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.55, 1,121.28 and 625.42 is: 938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.55 : 1,121.28 = 625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.55/1,121.28 = 625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.55x = 1,121.28 × 625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.55x = 701,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,270.94/747.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.09

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