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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.05, 1,120.24 and 617.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.05, 1,120.24 and 617.25 is: 924.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.05 : 1,120.24 = 617.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.05/1,120.24 = 617.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.05x = 1,120.24 × 617.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.05x = 691,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,468.14/748.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.36

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