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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.10, 1,122.12 and 626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.10, 1,122.12 and 626.08 is: 937.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.10 : 1,122.12 = 626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.10/1,122.12 = 626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.10x = 1,122.12 × 626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.10x = 702,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,536.89/749.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.84

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