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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.72, 1,033.66 and 623.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.72, 1,033.66 and 623.67 is: 859.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.72 : 1,033.66 = 623.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.72/1,033.66 = 623.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.72x = 1,033.66 × 623.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.72x = 644,659.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,659.64/749.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.86

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