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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.70, 1,124.55 and 628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.70, 1,124.55 and 628.20 is: 942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.70 : 1,124.55 = 628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.70/1,124.55 = 628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.70x = 1,124.55 × 628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.70x = 706,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,442.31/749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.30

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