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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.07, 1,128.11 and 634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.07, 1,128.11 and 634.28 is: 955.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.07 : 1,128.11 = 634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.07/1,128.11 = 634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.07x = 1,128.11 × 634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.07x = 715,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,528.80/749.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.22

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