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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.23, 1,120.80 and 627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.23, 1,120.80 and 627.22 is: 937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.23 : 1,120.80 = 627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.23/1,120.80 = 627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.23x = 1,120.80 × 627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.23x = 702,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,982.10/750.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.02

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