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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.04, 1,119.90 and 624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.04, 1,119.90 and 624.92 is: 935.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.04 : 1,119.90 = 624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.04/1,119.90 = 624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.04x = 1,119.90 × 624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.04x = 699,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,847.91/748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.58

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