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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091, 1,505.58 and 625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091, 1,505.58 and 625.56 is: 863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091 : 1,505.58 = 625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091/1,505.58 = 625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091x = 1,505.58 × 625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091x = 941,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,830.62/1,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.27

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