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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.32, 1,442.42 and 625.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.32, 1,442.42 and 625.58 is: 863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.32 : 1,442.42 = 625.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.32/1,442.42 = 625.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.32x = 1,442.42 × 625.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.32x = 902,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,338.76/1,045.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.22

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