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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.04, 1,032.14 and 629.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.04, 1,032.14 and 629.78 is: 868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.04 : 1,032.14 = 629.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.04/1,032.14 = 629.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.04x = 1,032.14 × 629.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.04x = 650,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,017.54/748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.97

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