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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,122.08 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,122.08 and 628.16 is: 940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,122.08 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,122.08 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,122.08 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 704,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,845.77/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.10

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