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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.74, 1,124.53 and 629.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.74, 1,124.53 and 629.71 is: 940.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.74 : 1,124.53 = 629.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.74/1,124.53 = 629.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.74x = 1,124.53 × 629.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.74x = 708,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,127.79/752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.73

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