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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.34, 1,123.43 and 625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.34, 1,123.43 and 625.68 is: 938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.34 : 1,123.43 = 625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.34/1,123.43 = 625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.34x = 1,123.43 × 625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.34x = 702,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,904.55/749.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.03

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