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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.10, 1,121.95 and 625.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.10, 1,121.95 and 625.49 is: 938.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.10 : 1,121.95 = 625.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.10/1,121.95 = 625.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.10x = 1,121.95 × 625.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.10x = 701,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,768.51/748.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.07

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