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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.70, 1,124.70 and 628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.70, 1,124.70 and 628.80 is: 943.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.70 : 1,124.70 = 628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.70/1,124.70 = 628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.70x = 1,124.70 × 628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.70x = 707,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,211.36/749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.33

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