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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.34, 1,120.95 and 633.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.34, 1,120.95 and 633.06 is: 947.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.34 : 1,120.95 = 633.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.34/1,120.95 = 633.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.34x = 1,120.95 × 633.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.34x = 709,628.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,628.61/749.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.00

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