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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.66, 1,125.75 and 626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.66, 1,125.75 and 626.13 is: 940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.66 : 1,125.75 = 626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.66/1,125.75 = 626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.66x = 1,125.75 × 626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.66x = 704,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,864.67/749.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.25

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