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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.88, 1,119.90 and 628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.88, 1,119.90 and 628.20 is: 938.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.88 : 1,119.90 = 628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.88/1,119.90 = 628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.88x = 1,119.90 × 628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.88x = 703,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,521.18/749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.18

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