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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.72, 1,120.41 and 631.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.72, 1,120.41 and 631.62 is: 946.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.72 : 1,120.41 = 631.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.72/1,120.41 = 631.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.72x = 1,120.41 × 631.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.72x = 707,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,673.36/747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.44

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