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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.74, 1,123.04 and 628.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.74, 1,123.04 and 628.71 is: 939.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.74 : 1,123.04 = 628.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.74/1,123.04 = 628.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.74x = 1,123.04 × 628.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.74x = 706,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,063.33/751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.24

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