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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.40, 1,052.56 and 625.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.40, 1,052.56 and 625.51 is: 937.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.40 : 1,052.56 = 625.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.40/1,052.56 = 625.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.40x = 1,052.56 × 625.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.40x = 658,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,386.81/702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.34

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