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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.01, 1,013.12 and 625.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.01, 1,013.12 and 625.03 is: 942.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.01 : 1,013.12 = 625.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.01/1,013.12 = 625.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.01x = 1,013.12 × 625.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.01x = 633,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,230.39/672.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.29

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