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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.17, 1,123.07 and 633.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.17, 1,123.07 and 633.15 is: 950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.17 : 1,123.07 = 633.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.17/1,123.07 = 633.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.17x = 1,123.07 × 633.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.17x = 711,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,068.60/748.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.41

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