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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.60, 1,116.51 and 625.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.60, 1,116.51 and 625.97 is: 934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.60 : 1,116.51 = 625.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.60/1,116.51 = 625.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.60x = 1,116.51 × 625.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.60x = 698,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,896.18/747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.85

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