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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.29, 1,120.28 and 625.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.29, 1,120.28 and 625.17 is: 935.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.29 : 1,120.28 = 625.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.29/1,120.28 = 625.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.29x = 1,120.28 × 625.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.29x = 700,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,362.32/748.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.95

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