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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.28, 1,554.86 and 625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.28, 1,554.86 and 625.72 is: 938.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.28 : 1,554.86 = 625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.28/1,554.86 = 625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.28x = 1,554.86 × 625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.28x = 972,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,907.00/1,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.85

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