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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.32, 1,120.56 and 626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.32, 1,120.56 and 626.28 is: 937.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.32 : 1,120.56 = 626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.32/1,120.56 = 626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.32x = 1,120.56 × 626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.32x = 701,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,784.32/748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.81

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