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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.36, 1,127.72 and 620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.36, 1,127.72 and 620.40 is: 933.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.36 : 1,127.72 = 620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.36/1,127.72 = 620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.36x = 1,127.72 × 620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.36x = 699,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,637.49/749.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.65

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