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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.52, 1,122.24 and 620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.52, 1,122.24 and 620 is: 929.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.52 : 1,122.24 = 620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.52/1,122.24 = 620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.52x = 1,122.24 × 620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.52x = 695,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,788.80/748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.55

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