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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.70, 1,124.85 and 628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.70, 1,124.85 and 628.30 is: 941.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.70 : 1,124.85 = 628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.70/1,124.85 = 628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.70x = 1,124.85 × 628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.70x = 706,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,743.26/750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.45

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