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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.79, 1,121.03 and 625.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.79, 1,121.03 and 625.67 is: 936.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.79 : 1,121.03 = 625.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.79/1,121.03 = 625.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.79x = 1,121.03 × 625.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.79x = 701,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,391.71/748.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.70

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