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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.70, 1,121.70 and 632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.70, 1,121.70 and 632.60 is: 947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.70 : 1,121.70 = 632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.70/1,121.70 = 632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.70x = 1,121.70 × 632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.70x = 709,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,587.42/748.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.76

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