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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.96, 1,121.94 and 625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.96, 1,121.94 and 625.08 is: 937.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.96 : 1,121.94 = 625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.96/1,121.94 = 625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.96x = 1,121.94 × 625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.96x = 701,302.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,302.26/747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.62

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