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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.42, 1,120.68 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.42, 1,120.68 and 627.75 is: 937.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.42 : 1,120.68 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.42/1,120.68 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.42x = 1,120.68 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.42x = 703,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,506.87/750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.48

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