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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.20, 1,126.80 and 629.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.20, 1,126.80 and 629.70 is: 944.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.20 : 1,126.80 = 629.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.20/1,126.80 = 629.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.20x = 1,126.80 × 629.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.20x = 709,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,545.96/751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.55

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